Gō

Gō is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “to move from one place to another go.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Gō at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“to move from one place to another go”

About the name Gō

Gō belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “to move from one place to another go” — 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, Gō first appears in Social Security records in 2017. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12917 in 2017, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gō in US records

First recorded (US)
2017
Best US rank
#12917 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Total since 1880
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gō mean?

Gō means “to move from one place to another go” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gō a boy or girl name?

Gō is a boy name.

What origin is the name Gō?

Gō comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Gō?

Gō first appears in US records in 2017. Its best-ever ranking was #12917 in 2017, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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