John vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
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

John Rank #21
Ao Rank #14,516

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Ao more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do John and Ao mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are John and Ao boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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