Dash vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Dash Rank #969

Ao Rank #14,516

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Dash or Ao more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Dash and Ao mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Dash and Ao boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.