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Nico vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
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

Nico Rank #212
Cairo Rank #356

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nico or Cairo more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Nico and Cairo mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Nico and Cairo boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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