Angelo vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

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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
Nicknames
Cai, Ro

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Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Cairo Rank #356

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 vs #356 for Cairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

Cairo ___

  • Cairo James
  • Cairo Lee
  • Cairo Alexander
  • Cairo Milo
  • Cairo Orion
  • Cairo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Cairo more popular?

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Cairo mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Angelo and Cairo boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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