Russell vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Russell Rank #368

Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #368 for Russell.

Is Russell or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Russell at #368 in the United States.

What do Russell and Cairo mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Russell and Cairo boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.