BoyJapanese origin

Masato: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A righteous name meaning just and true person of honor.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
3
Current rank
#13227
Peak
#1235 in 1913

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1912: #158919121920: #193219201930: #255419301990: #690119902005: #1099320052015: #784120152020: #132272020#1#13227

What Masato Means

Masato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A righteous name meaning just and true person of honor.

How Popular Masato Is

Masato currently ranks #13227 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 1913. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Masato

  • Masato is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Masato is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Masato

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Masato

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Questions About Masato

What does Masato mean?

Masato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A righteous name meaning just and true person of honor.

How popular is Masato?

Masato currently ranks #13227 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1235 in 1913. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Masato come from?

Masato comes from Japanese roots. Masato is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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