Ember vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Ember Rank #3,159

Ao Rank #14,516

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Ember or Ao more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Ember and Ao mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Ember and Ao boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.