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Boy Name

Makoto

"Sincerity and truth; authenticity and honesty."

Ranked #9511 for boys

About the Name Makoto

Meaning

Sincerity and truth; authenticity and honesty.

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Boy Rank

#9511

Makoto is a boy name of Japanese origin. The name means "Sincerity and truth; authenticity and honesty." and Currently ranked #9511 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
#5
1960
#31
1970
#59
1980
#72
1990
#81
2000
#107
2010
#43
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
6
Starts with
M
Origin
Japanese

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