Kage vs Kaio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaio

Boy #4,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,096
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Kaio Rank #4,096

Kaio is more popular, ranked #4096 vs #4127 for Kage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Kaio more popular?

Kaio is more popular, ranked #4096 compared to Kage at #4127 in the United States.

What do Kage and Kaio mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Kaio means "rejoice, be happy" (Latin origin).

Are Kage and Kaio boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Kaio is primarily a boy name.

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