Kaio vs Mads

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaio

Boy #4,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be happy"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,096
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kaio Rank #4,096
Mads Rank #3,911

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 vs #4096 for Kaio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaio ___

  • Kaio James
  • Kaio Lee
  • Kaio Andre
  • Kaio Marcus
  • Kaio Zen
  • Kaio Cole

Mads ___

  • Mads Erik
  • Mads Lars
  • Mads Nils
  • Mads Oliver
  • Mads Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaio

Kai Luca Mateus Theo Noa

If you choose Mads

Soren Freya Lars Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaio or Mads more popular?

Mads is more popular, ranked #3911 compared to Kaio at #4096 in the United States.

What do Kaio and Mads mean?

Kaio means "rejoice, be happy" (Latin origin). Mads means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kaio and Mads boy or girl names?

Kaio is primarily a boy name. Mads is primarily a boy name.

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