Hao is a popular given name of Chinese origin, meaning "good" or "well." It is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls. In China, Hao is considered one of the top names for boys and has been quite popular in recent years. The name is composed of two characters: 好 (hǎo), which means good or well, and 男 (nán), which means male. Together, they form a compound word that directly translates to "good boy.
"The name Hao experienced its peak popularity from 1992 to 2000 with 20 births in 1992 and 15 births each in 1995 and 2000. After a decline, there was another spike in popularity around 2008 with 17 births."