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Orion vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Orion Rank #326
Cairo Rank #356

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orion or Cairo more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Orion and Cairo mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Orion and Cairo boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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