Charlotte vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Kao Rank #26,042

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #26042 for Kao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Kao more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kao at #26042 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Kao mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Charlotte and Kao boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Kao is primarily a boy name.

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