Tadao
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tadao is a Japanese name meaning “loyal man”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tadao
Tadao is a traditional and respected Japanese male name with various possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Some of the most common and beloved meanings include "loyal man" (忠夫), which signifies faithfulness and integrity; "big man" (多夫), suggesting stature or influence; or "great man" (多男), implying significance and accomplishment. The name reflects virtues highly valued in Japanese culture, such as dedication, strength, and honorable character. Tadao is a classic choice that carries a sense of profound and admirable qualities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tadao
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tadao 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 Tadao
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
Tadao is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 5,000M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 33.8M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tadao was last recorded at #7,525 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2002) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #518 in 1924. Its lowest recorded position was #7,525 in 2002. Over the last 75 years (1927–2002) the name fell -6317 places (from #1,208 to #7,525).
Characteristics of the Name Tadao
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tadao consists of two syllables with a vowel-focused stress pattern. It is a traditional name held by figures such as Tadao Ando, the renowned architect. The association with such long-standing professional mastery imparts an Elegant & Timeless quality.
Middle Names For Tadao
Middle names used with TadaoMethodology
Tadao is most frequently used with: Tadao Bazemore · Tadao Andrade
Middle name suggestions for TadaoMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tadao is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “k”.
Examples: Tadao Curtis · Tadao Calvin · Tadao Carlos · Tadao Connor · Tadao Conrad. View all 255 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tadao
Sound Like Tadao Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Todd · Ted · Teddy · View all 39 names
Spelled Like Tadao Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tadeo · Tadas
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tadao Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Hao · Tao · Pao · View all 90 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Eugene · Luis · Bernard · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Tadao in ASL
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