Takeru

Takeru 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. It is a rare choice in US records.

Takeru at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Takeru

Takeru 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, Takeru first appears in Social Security records in 1992. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6391 in 2001, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 89 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Takeru in US records

First recorded (US)
1992
Best US rank
#6391 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Total since 1880
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takeru mean?

The meaning of Takeru 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 Takeru a boy or girl name?

Takeru is a boy name.

What origin is the name Takeru?

Takeru comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Takeru?

Takeru first appears in US records in 1992. Its best-ever ranking was #6391 in 2001, and 0 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 hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.