Hiro
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Hiro is a Japanese name meaning “generous” or “prosperous”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Hiro
Hiro is a versatile and culturally rich Japanese name, typically masculine but sometimes used for females. Its meaning is dependent on the specific kanji characters used, allowing for a range of beautiful interpretations. Common meanings for Hiro include "generous," "tolerant," "prosperous," "widespread," "commanding," or "hero." This flexibility makes it a powerful name that can symbolize broadness, greatness, success, or heroic qualities. A historically significant bearer was Hirohito, the Emperor Showa, highlighting its association with leadership and prominence in Japanese history.
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Gender Usage of the Name Hiro
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Hiro is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Hiro
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Hiro is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 201K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 548K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 146K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.36M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Hiro ranked #2,583 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,774 in 2024 — an improvement of 191 places. Hiro is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,616 in 1923. Its lowest recorded position was #9,665 in 2006. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 3775 places (from #6,358 to #2,583).
Characteristics of the Name Hiro
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- H — Boy Names Starting with H
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Hiro is a two-syllable name with a concise structure and a distinct vowel-heavy conclusion. It is historically identified with the Emperor Showa of Japan. Its simple phonetic efficiency provides a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Hiro
Middle names used with HiroMethodology
Hiro is most frequently used with: Hiro Emmanuel
Middle name suggestions for HiroMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Hiro is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Hiro Andrew · Hiro Albert · Hiro Alfred · Hiro Antwan · Hiro Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Hiro
Sound Like Hiro Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Harry · Harri · Hari · View all 22 names
Spelled Like Hiro Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Hairo · Hero · Haro · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Henry · Jose · Harold · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Hiro Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Hiro in ASL
- H
- i
- r
- o
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