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Reo
How to Pronounce Reo
Pronounced RAY-oh /ΛreΙͺ.oΚ/Medium
Meaning: From Maori reo, 'a voice, a language'; also Japanese (variously 'truth/wisdom', 'dragon', plus 'hero'); also echoes Leo ('lion'); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Reo has layered roots: in Maori, reo, 'a voice, a language' (as in te reo Maori, the Maori language) β in Japanese, variously 'truth, wisdom' or 'dragon', plus 'hero' (depending on the kanji) β and it also echoes Leo, 'lion' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, soft, modern cross-cultural name (said 'RAY-oh'; nickname Reo).
In the U.S. it appears in Japanese, Maori, and other families. Rare, a-voice-or-truth at the (likely) root, and crisp.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Reo mean?
Reo is Maori for 'a voice, a language' and Japanese for 'truth/dragon'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Reo?
It's said RAY-oh /ΛreΙͺ.oΚ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Reo a boy or girl name?
Reo is a boy's name.
How popular is Reo?
Reo is a rare name in the U.S.