What origin is the name Katsuo?

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

What are good sister names for Katsuo?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Katsuo — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Katsuo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Katsuo

Katsuo

Boy

Japanese

2 syllables

Katsuo (克夫) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "From the Japanese roots 'katsu' (victory) and 'o' (hero). It is used as a masculine given name signifying a triumphant leader.".

The meaning of Katsuo is "From the Japanese roots 'katsu' (victory) and 'o' (hero). It is used as a masculine given name signifying a triumphant leader." — a boy name of Japanese origin. It has 2 syllables.

Native script: 克夫
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Japanese roots 'katsu' (victory) and 'o' (hero). It is used as a masculine given name signifying a triumphant leader.

Popularity

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

Written as 克夫

Quick answers about Katsuo

What does Katsuo mean?

Katsuo is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese roots 'katsu' (victory) and 'o' (hero). It is used as a masculine given name signifying a triumphant leader.".

How popular is Katsuo?

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Sister names that go with Katsuo

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Katsuo.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Katsuo

Katsuo means "From the Japanese roots 'katsu' (victory) and 'o' (hero). It is used as a masculine given name signifying a triumphant leader." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Victoria — "Victoria is Latin for 'victory'. It was the name of a Roman goddess and of Queen Victoria." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
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)