Cairo vs Leonidas

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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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Leonidas Rank #509

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #509 for Leonidas.

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

Leonidas ___

  • Leonidas James
  • Leonidas Alexander
  • Leonidas Marcus
  • Leonidas Constantine
  • Leonidas Theodore
  • Leonidas Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose Leonidas

Alexander Maximus Constantine Athena Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Leonidas more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Leonidas mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin).

Are Cairo and Leonidas boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Leonidas is primarily a boy name.

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