Cairo vs Kayce

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

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Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Kayce Rank #420

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #420 for Kayce.

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

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Kayce more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Kayce mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cairo and Kayce boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.

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