Hiro vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hiro Rank #2,121
Ao Rank #14,516

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Ao more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Ao mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Hiro and Ao boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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