The nameMasao
Masao is a Japanese name, used by Japanese American families in the 1910s.
- Boy's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Masao is often written with characters meaning "correct" or "elegant" and "man".
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Masao reached 705th place in 1918.
Popularity of the name Masao
Masao in the United States
Masao was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 453 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Masao. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1918. Half of all babies named Masao in the United States were born before 1921, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Masao mean?
Masao is often written with characters meaning "correct" or "elegant" and "man".
What is the origin of the name Masao?
Japanese.
Is Masao a girl's or a boy's name?
Masao is a boy's name.