Hideo
Hideo is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Excellent man, splendid male, or heroic man, depending on the kanji characters used.
Origin and history
Hideo is a traditional Japanese masculine name composed of kanji elements that typically mean excellent or splendid combined with man or male. It has a modest historical footprint in U.S. birth records, mostly concentrated in the mid-20th century. Today, it is well recognized globally through prominent figures in video game development and cinema.
Popularity in the United States
805 babies in the United States have been named Hideo since 1880. It ranks #3871 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- HI (56.5 %)
- CA (41.9 %)
- WA (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 230 |
| 1920-1930 | 426 |
| 1930-1940 | 138 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hideo
- Hideo Kojima: Game designer, Director
- Hideo Nomo: Baseball player
- Hideo Nakata: Film director
Fun facts
- The meaning of Hideo changes based on the chosen kanji, with 'hide' commonly representing excellence or superiority, and 'o' representing man.
- Video game creator Hideo Kojima brought international name recognition to Hideo through the acclaimed Metal Gear series.