Sylvia vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvia

Boy #26,245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woodland spirit"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #26,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Rice; brightness"

Origin: Thai

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Sylvia Rank #26,245

Kao Rank #26,042

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26245 for Sylvia.

Is Sylvia or Kao more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Sylvia at #26245 in the United States.

What do Sylvia and Kao mean?

Sylvia means "woodland spirit" (Latin origin). Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Sylvia and Kao boy or girl names?

Sylvia is primarily a boy name. Kao is primarily a boy name.