Teruo

Teruo 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.

Teruo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Teruo

Teruo 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, Teruo first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1197 in 1927, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 274 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Teruo in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#1197 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Total since 1880
274

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Teruo mean?

The meaning of Teruo 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 Teruo a boy or girl name?

Teruo is a boy name.

What origin is the name Teruo?

Teruo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Teruo?

Teruo first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #1197 in 1927, 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.