The nameThao
Thao is a short name, mostly given to boys in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Vietnamese
Meaning
In Vietnamese, Thảo is mostly a girl's name, linked to grass and filial piety. In France it is mostly seen as close to Théo.
Origin
Vietnamese, with the influence of Théo.
History
First found in France in 1987, Thao has risen steadily and peaked in the early 2020s, notably in Pays de la Loire and Hauts-de-France.
Popularity of the name Thao
Thao in France
Thao was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 765 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Thao. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Thao in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 90 births a year.
Thao in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thao mean?
In Vietnamese, Thảo is mostly a girl's name, linked to grass and filial piety. In France it is mostly seen as close to Théo.
What is the origin of the name Thao?
Vietnamese, with the influence of Théo.
Is Thao a girl's or a boy's name?
Thao is a boy's name.