Kingston vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingston

Boy #178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king's town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Kingston Rank #178

Cairo Rank #356

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 vs #356 for Cairo.

Is Kingston or Cairo more popular?

Kingston is more popular, ranked #178 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Kingston and Cairo mean?

Kingston means "king's town" (Old English origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Kingston and Cairo boy or girl names?

Kingston is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.