What origin is the name Naruto?

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

Is Naruto a popular name?

Naruto is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Naruto?

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

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Q: Is Naruto a rare name?

Yes. Naruto does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naruto

Naruto

Boy

japanese

3 syllables

Naruto is a japanese boy's name meaning "Of Japanese origin, this name translates to a powerful whirlpool. It is famously associated with the energetic protagonist of a popular manga series.".

With japanese roots, Naruto is a boy name that means "Of Japanese origin, this name translates to a powerful whirlpool. It is famously associated with the energetic protagonist of a popular manga series.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Japanese origin, this name translates to a powerful whirlpool. It is famously associated with the energetic protagonist of a popular manga series.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Naruto

Very rare in US records

What does Naruto mean?

Naruto is a boy name of japanese origin meaning "Of Japanese origin, this name translates to a powerful whirlpool. It is famously associated with the energetic protagonist of a popular manga series.".