Cairo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #356 for Cairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cairo ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and James mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cairo and James boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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