Halsey 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

Halsey Rank #3,472
Kao Rank #26,042

Halsey is more popular, ranked #3472 vs #26042 for Kao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Halsey ___

  • Halsey James
  • Halsey Rae
  • Halsey Ann
  • Halsey Blue
  • Halsey Rose

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Halsey

Lennon Bowie Jagger Nova Rebel

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halsey or Kao more popular?

Halsey is more popular, ranked #3472 compared to Kao at #26042 in the United States.

What do Halsey and Kao mean?

Halsey means "hazel island" (Old English origin). Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Halsey and Kao boy or girl names?

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

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