What origin is the name Kaku?

Kaku comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kaku?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Kaku — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Kaku

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kaku

Kaku

Unisex

Japanese

2 syllables

Kaku (かく) is a Japanese unisex name meaning "Derived from the Japanese terms for 'crane' or 'truth'. A versatile, unisex name chosen for its elegant, simple sound.".

Kaku is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "Derived from the Japanese terms for 'crane' or 'truth'. A versatile, unisex name chosen for its elegant, simple sound.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: かく
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Japanese terms for 'crane' or 'truth'. A versatile, unisex name chosen for its elegant, simple sound.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as かく

Quick answers about Kaku

What does Kaku mean?

Kaku is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning "Derived from the Japanese terms for 'crane' or 'truth'. A versatile, unisex name chosen for its elegant, simple sound.".

How popular is Kaku?

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Brother names that go with Kaku

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Kaku

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Kaku.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Kaku

Kaku means "Derived from the Japanese terms for 'crane' or 'truth'. A versatile, unisex name chosen for its elegant, simple sound." — these names share that spirit.

Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)