Hiro

♂ Boy

Pronounced hee-ro /ˈhi.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: AbundantMedium

In 30 seconds: Hiro means 'abundant' and appears in Polynesian mythology, while it is also a familiar given name in Japan.

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Origin MediumPolynesian Mythology, Tahitian

MeaningAbundant

U.S. rank (2025)#2902 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 911

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hiro is recorded with the meaning 'abundant' and a place in Polynesian mythology. The same sound stands as a common Japanese given name, where it often forms part of longer compound names. Its short, open shape makes it easy to carry across these different cultural settings.

Two Japanese voice actors, Hiro Yuki and Hiro Shimono, illustrate how naturally the name works on its own as a single, clean syllable pair.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Hiro is 'abundant', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Hiro — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Hiro Yūki (1965–present)
Japanese voice actor (born Teruhisa Tsuyusaki).
★Hiro Shimono (1980–present)
Japanese voice actor and singer.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hiro mean?

Hiro is usually explained as meaning 'abundant' and is most often linked with Polynesian Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Hiro?

It's commonly said hee-ro /ˈhi.roʊ/.

Is Hiro a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Hiro is used as a boy name.

How popular is Hiro?

In 2024, Hiro ranked #2115 in the U.S. for boys, with 70 births recorded.