Dao
Pronunciation: [ d-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Dao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 194 babies have been named Dao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,480 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,480
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dao is also used as a girl name, ranked #58968.
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About the Name Dao
Dao is a boy name .
Is Dao a boy or girl name? Dao is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,480 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,968. Dao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dao is currently ranked #40,480 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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