Derringer 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

Derringer Rank #26,094
Kao Rank #26,042

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26094 for Derringer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derringer ___

No pairings available yet.

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derringer or Kao more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Derringer at #26094 in the United States.

What do Derringer and Kao mean?

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

Are Derringer and Kao boy or girl names?

Derringer is primarily a boy name. Kao is primarily a boy name.

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