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Maxwell vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Maxwell Rank #182
Cairo Rank #356

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maxwell or Cairo more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Cairo mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Maxwell and Cairo boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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