Atsuo
Meaningoften sincere man · Japanese
Atsuo is a Japanese boy name often meaning “sincere man”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Atsuo
Atsuo is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often sincere man”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Atsuo at school.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Atsuo
What does the name Atsuo mean?
Atsuo means “often sincere man” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sincere (“sincere”), Seiji (“often sincere second son”), Atsuhiro (“often sincere and broad”) and Atsushi (“often sincere”).
What is the origin of the name Atsuo?
Atsuo is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Atsuo a boy or girl name?
Atsuo is a boy name.
What names are similar to Atsuo?
If you like Atsuo, you might also like Sincere, Seiji, Atsuhiro and Atsushi.
What should I know before naming my baby Atsuo?
Atsuo is a Japanese boy name often meaning “sincere man”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.