Barrett vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Cairo Rank #356

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #356 for Cairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

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 Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Cairo more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Cairo mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Barrett and Cairo boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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