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Chaos

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-oss /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all creation; also the everyday English word for disorder. A bold word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Chaos is the primordial void before creation in Greek myth (said 'KAY-oss'). Two beats, striking and modern.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Chaos, the vast primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all creation; also the everyday English word for disorder. A bold word-name.
U.S. rank (2022)#11112 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120062022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chaos is the Greek primordial void of Hesiod's cosmology and the English word for disorder. As a given name it is very rare and bold, riding the trend for word-names (said 'KAY-oss').

It appears only very rarely as a first name in the U.S. Extremely rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Chaos comes from the Greek for the primordial void that, in Hesiod's Theogony, existed before all creation — also the familiar English word — a striking, unconventional choice (said 'KAY-oss').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chaos — Greek Chaos; primordial void in Hesiod; English word

Variations

KaosKhaosChaus

Nicknames

KayCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaos mean?

Chaos is Greek for the primordial void that, in Hesiod, existed before creation; it's also the English word for disorder.

How do you pronounce Chaos?

It's said KAY-oss /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chaos a boy or girl name?

Chaos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Chaos?

Chaos is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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