Kao vs Marjorie

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

Marjorie

Girl #822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#822
Total SSA Count
334
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marge, Margie, Madge

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kao Rank #26,042
Marjorie Rank #822

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 vs #26042 for Kao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Marjorie ___

  • Marjorie Anne
  • Marjorie Louise
  • Marjorie Claire
  • Marjorie Jane
  • Marjorie Rose
  • Marjorie Ellen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

If you choose Marjorie

Theodore Dorothy Walter Agnes Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kao or Marjorie more popular?

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 compared to Kao at #26042 in the United States.

What do Kao and Marjorie mean?

Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin). Marjorie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Kao and Marjorie boy or girl names?

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

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