Barton vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barton

Boy #26,189 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26,189
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Bar, Bart, Barty

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Aizaiah Kao Quillen Handy

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Kao

Boy #26,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rice; brightness"

Origin: Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Laotian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26,042
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barton Rank #26,189

Kao Rank #26,042

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26189 for Barton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Kao ___

Kao James
Kao Thai
Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barton or Kao more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Barton at #26189 in the United States.

What do Barton and Kao mean?

Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Barton and Kao boy or girl names?

Barton is primarily a boy name. Kao is primarily a boy name.

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