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Kado

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-doh /ˈkɑ.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Japanese name, 'a gateway/corner', and a modern short name (also a short form of Ricardo); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A gateway; a modern short name: Kado. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KAH-doh').
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Origin LowJapanese, American
MeaningVariously a Japanese name, 'a gateway/corner', and a modern short name (also a short form of Ricardo); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#12924 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220092025

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

Kado is variously a Japanese name, 'a gateway/corner', and a modern short name (also a short form of Ricardo; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAH-doh').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern short name. Rare, a-gateway at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kado is variously a Japanese name, 'a gateway/corner', and a modern short name (also a short form of Ricardo) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAH-doh').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Kado — routes uncertain

Variations

KadohCado

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kado mean?

Kado is variously Japanese 'a gateway/corner' and a modern short name; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kado?

It's said KAH-doh /ˈkɑ.doʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kado a boy or girl name?

Kado is a boy's name.

How popular is Kado?

Kado is a very rare name in the U.S.

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