Reo
Reo is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Depending on the Japanese kanji used, commonly means 'lion', 'clever', or 'wise'.
Origin and history
Reo is a masculine given name of Japanese origin, though it also appears as a rare English name or variation of Rio. In Japanese, its meaning varies depending on the kanji used, commonly associated with 'lion' or 'cleverness'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon name that has seen steady, low-level usage.
Popularity in the United States
835 babies in the United States have been named Reo since 1880. It ranks #3841 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 119 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 63 |
| 1950-1960 | 49 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 97 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Reo
- Reo Hatate: Professional Footballer
- Reo Reaman: Basketball Player, Coach
Fun facts
- In Japan, Reo can be written with various combinations of kanji characters, each altering its literal meaning.
- Due to its phonetic similarity to names like Rio and Leo, Reo translates easily across different languages.