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Knox vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Knox Rank #209
Cairo Rank #356

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Cairo more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Knox and Cairo mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Knox and Cairo boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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