Yan vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Yan Rank #2,873

Ao Rank #14,516

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Yan or Ao more popular?

Yan is more popular, ranked #2873 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Yan and Ao mean?

Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Yan and Ao boy or girl names?

Yan is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.