Tetsu

Tetsu is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “railway fan.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Tetsu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“railway fan”

About the name Tetsu

Tetsu belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “railway fan” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tetsu first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #11141 in 1998, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tetsu in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#11141 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Total since 1880
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tetsu mean?

Tetsu means “railway fan” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tetsu a boy or girl name?

Tetsu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Tetsu?

Tetsu comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Tetsu?

Tetsu first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #11141 in 1998, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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