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Lewis vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#356
Total SSA Count
944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lewis Rank #435
Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #435 for Lewis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Cairo mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Lewis and Cairo boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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