Wells vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #377
Total SSA Count: 865
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Lewis Nehemiah Stephen Alexis

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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

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Alijah Jaden Ledger Jasiah

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377

Cairo Rank #356

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Cairo more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Cairo mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Wells and Cairo boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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