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Suho

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOO-hoh /ˈsu.hoʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Korean given name commonly read as 'guardian; protector,' from Sino-Korean roots. It is also widely recognized as the stage name of the EXO singer Suho, which shapes much of its modern visibility.Low

In 30 seconds: A clean two-beat Korean name: Suho reads as 'guardian; protector' (said 'SOO-hoh'). Many also know it as a K-pop stage name, which we note.
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Origin MediumKorean
MeaningA Korean given name commonly read as 'guardian; protector,' from Sino-Korean roots. It is also widely recognized as the stage name of the EXO singer Suho, which shapes much of its modern visibility.
U.S. rank (2024)#12117 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

In Korean, Suho is commonly understood as 'guardian; protector,' built from Sino-Korean roots. As a given name in the West it stays uncommon and reads as a crisp, modern Korean pick — its visibility boosted by the K-pop singer of the same stage name, which we note (said 'SOO-hoh').

It remains rare in the U.S., carried mostly by Korean and Korean-heritage families. Rare, protective in sense, and crisp.

Did you know? Suho is often read as 'guardian' or 'protector' in Korean — and it is also the stage name of the EXO singer Suho, which gives it a bright, modern profile (said 'SOO-hoh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Suho — Korean name 'guardian; protector'; also EXO stage name

Variations

Su-hoSooho

Nicknames

SuHo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suho mean?

Suho is a Korean name commonly read as 'guardian' or 'protector.' It is also a well-known K-pop stage name.

How do you pronounce Suho?

It's said SOO-hoh /ˈsu.hoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Suho a boy or girl name?

Suho is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Suho?

Suho is a rare name for boys in the U.S., carried mostly by Korean-heritage families.

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