Lao

Q: How popular is the name Lao?

Lao is ranked #30564 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ l-OW ]

Boy Name #30,564 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lao is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-OW.

Parents who love the name Lao often also consider Ruberto, Deanna, .

Popularity Over Time

#30,564

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,564
Total SSA Count: 5

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Deanna Boy Latin Diana Jarry Boy Germanic/Hebrew Ruberto Boy Old High German Diron Boy Irish/American Maulin Boy Sanskrit Manzie Boy Latin via Old French Donlad Boy Scottish Gaelic Chares Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lao

Is Lao a boy or girl name?

Lao is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lao?

Lao is pronounced l-OW.

How popular is the name Lao?

Lao is currently ranked #30564 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lao a common or rare name?

Lao is an uncommon name, ranked #30564 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lao

Lao is a boy name .

Lao is currently ranked #30,564 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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