Kao vs Padro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Padro

Boy #26,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek/Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,111
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pad, Dro

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kao Rank #26,042
Padro Rank #26,111

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 vs #26111 for Padro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Padro ___

  • Padro Luis
  • Padro Miguel
  • Padro Antonio
  • Padro Carlos
  • Padro Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

If you choose Padro

Marisol Diego Camila Rodrigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kao or Padro more popular?

Kao is more popular, ranked #26042 compared to Padro at #26111 in the United States.

What do Kao and Padro mean?

Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin). Padro means "rock, stone" (Greek/Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Kao and Padro boy or girl names?

Kao is primarily a boy name. Padro is primarily a boy name.

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