Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Chao Updated February 10, 2026 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: Cody, Claude, Chase, Chikao, Brock, Chael, Cole, Aria, Bella, Claire, Sophia, Belle, Julia, Alice Names like Chao: Chiyeko, Chiye, Chisuzu, Chijioke, Cahya, Cusi, Chiaki, Cassie, Chickoa, Chuck, Cusick, Chiyoye, Chase, Chizu, Cissy, Chasca, Chaka, Ces, Chaos, Chika, Cheche, Coaxoch, Cho, Cassia, Che, Chaya, Chizuko, Chi, Chay, Chicago 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