Takeo

Takeo is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Takeo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Takeo

Takeo belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Takeo first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1107 in 1913, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 763 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Takeo in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1107 in 1913
Peak year
1919
Babies named Takeo in 2024
7
Total since 1880
763

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takeo mean?

The meaning of Takeo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Takeo a boy or girl name?

Takeo is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Takeo?

Takeo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Takeo?

Takeo first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1107 in 1913, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.