Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Chao Updated November 5, 2025 by Jennifer M. Chao Gender: Neutral Origin: Chinese Meaning: Surpassing #Politician #Surname ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Chao? The name Chao is primarily a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin that means Surpassing. People who like the name Chao also like: Claude, Chase, Chikao, Brock, Chael, Cole, Cody, Sophia, Alice, Bella, Julia, Claire, Aria, Belle Names like Chao: Chikako, Coye, Chizue, Cozy, Cheche, Cassia, Chiyo, Cy, Coy, Chaka, Chas, Chaia, Chay, Chaz, Cage, Chicago, Cheick, Che, Chouko, Cochise, Cass, Chickoa, Chasya, Cisco, Cais, Cui, Coaxoch, Cocohuay, Chuchau, Chizuko Stats for the Name Chao Chao is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Chao is currently not ranked in U.S. births