BoyJapanese origin

Wataru: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A crossing name meaning to traverse, adventurous and bold.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
3
Current rank
#13924
Peak
#2147 in 1919

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

Popularity over time

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

1915: #337719151990: #638319902015: #139242015#1#13924

What Wataru Means

Wataru is a boy name of Japanese origin. A crossing name meaning to traverse, adventurous and bold.

How Popular Wataru Is

Wataru currently ranks #13924 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2147 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Wataru

  • Wataru is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Wataru is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Wataru

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

Sibling Names for Wataru

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wataru.

Questions About Wataru

What does Wataru mean?

Wataru is a boy name of Japanese origin. A crossing name meaning to traverse, adventurous and bold.

How popular is Wataru?

Wataru currently ranks #13924 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2147 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Wataru come from?

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

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