Cairo vs Maddox

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

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Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#215
Total SSA Count
1,665
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Mad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Maddox Rank #215

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 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

Maddox ___

  • Maddox James
  • Maddox Lee
  • Maddox Cole
  • Maddox Alexander
  • Maddox Thomas
  • Maddox William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose Maddox

Knox Beckett Ryder Sloane Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Maddox more popular?

Maddox is more popular, ranked #215 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Maddox mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Cairo and Maddox boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.

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