Maru
Meaningridge, summit · Korean
Maru is a Korean boy name meaning “ridge, summit”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. 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.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Maru and you get Umar. Same letters, different name.
- GenerationMaru is having its moment right now. Most Marus are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- HistoryMaru first shows up in US birth records in 2015, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2015–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Maru
Maru is a boy name of Korean origin meaning “ridge, summit”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean boy names
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Boy name: Rami · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Boy name: Aram · high, exalted
- Boy name: Yuri · farmer
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Jin · gold
- Boy name: Sion · depends on the hanja chosen
Questions about the name Maru
What does the name Maru mean?
Maru means “ridge, summit” and comes from Korean.
What is the origin of the name Maru?
Maru is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Ari (“lion”), Rami (“depends on the hanja chosen”), Sol (“sun”) and Aram (“high, exalted”).
Is Maru a boy or girl name?
Maru is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maru?
Maru is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #8,987 in 2024, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Maru?
Maru is a Korean boy name meaning “ridge, summit”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. 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.