Chao
chow
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Total Births
320
Peak Year
#26 in 1985
First Recorded
1971
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Meaning 'surpass,' 'transcend,' or 'excel,' Chao is often associated with high aspirations.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Chao Kuang-yin
Founder and first emperor of the Song Dynasty
Chao Zhang
Chinese physicist known for work in semiconductors
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