Tomio
Meaningoften wealthy man · Japanese
Tomio is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wealthy 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.
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- GenerationTomio peaked in 1924, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryTomio first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Tomio
Tomio is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often wealthy man”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
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 Tomio
What does the name Tomio mean?
Tomio means “often wealthy man” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Edward (“wealthy guardian”), Eduardo (“wealthy guardian”), Edgar (“wealthy spear”) and Eddie (“wealthy guardian”).
What is the origin of the name Tomio?
Tomio is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Tomio a boy or girl name?
Tomio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tomio?
Tomio is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1932. It peaked at #2,229 in 1924, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tomio?
If you like Tomio, you might also like Edward, Eduardo, Edgar and Eddie.
What should I know before naming my baby Tomio?
Tomio is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wealthy 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.