Reo

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Reo Pronunciation

Reo is pronounced RAY-oh /ˈreɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Maori reo, 'a voice, a language'; also Japanese (variously 'truth/wisdom', 'dragon', plus 'hero'); also echoes Leo ('lion'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A voice; truth: Reo is Maori for 'a voice, a language' (and Japanese 'truth/dragon'). Crisp, soft, and warm (said 'RAY-oh').

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Origin LowMaori, Japanese

MeaningFrom Maori reo, 'a voice, a language'; also Japanese (variously 'truth/wisdom', 'dragon', plus 'hero'); also echoes Leo ('lion'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6092 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 823

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Reo has layered roots: in Maori, reo, 'a voice, a language' (as in te reo Maori, the Maori language) — in Japanese, variously 'truth, wisdom' or 'dragon', plus 'hero' (depending on the kanji) — 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.

Did you know? Reo means 'a voice, a language' in Maori — and is a Japanese name (variously 'truth, wisdom' or 'dragon', plus 'hero') — and echoes Leo, 'lion' — a crisp, soft cross-cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'RAY-oh').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Reo — routes layered

Variations

RioLeoRyo

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Japanese Maori

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Rio— a sound-neighbor -io boys' name

Leo— a name it echoes

Ryo— a kin Japanese boys' name

Theo— another short -eo boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Reo?

Reo is pronounced RAY-oh (/ˈreɪ.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Reo said aloud.

How do you say Reo?

Reo is said RAY-oh (/ˈreɪ.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Reo said aloud.

What does the name Reo mean?

Reo is Maori for 'a voice, a language' and Japanese for 'truth/dragon'; the routes are layered.

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.