Edie vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edie

Girl #1,773 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English vintage

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,773
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ed

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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

Edie Rank #1,773
Kao Rank #26,042

Edie is more popular, ranked #1773 vs #26042 for Kao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edie ___

  • Edie Mae
  • Edie Grace
  • Edie Rose
  • Edie Claire
  • Edie Jane
  • Edie Lou

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edie

Mabel Pearl Violet Henry Theodore

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edie or Kao more popular?

Edie is more popular, ranked #1773 compared to Kao at #26042 in the United States.

What do Edie and Kao mean?

Edie means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Edie and Kao boy or girl names?

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

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