Hanzo vs Mako

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanzo

Boy #4,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"traditional masculine warrior name"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,980
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Han, Hanz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hanzo Rank #4,980
Mako Rank #4,887

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 vs #4980 for Hanzo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hanzo ___

  • Hanzo Kai
  • Hanzo Ren
  • Hanzo Ryu
  • Hanzo Sho
  • Hanzo Taro
  • Hanzo James

Mako ___

  • Mako James
  • Mako Lee
  • Mako River
  • Mako Kai
  • Mako Finn
  • Mako Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hanzo

Ryu Kenji Hiro Sakura Yuki

If you choose Mako

Kai, Ryo Hana Sora Niko Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanzo or Mako more popular?

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 compared to Hanzo at #4980 in the United States.

What do Hanzo and Mako mean?

Hanzo means "traditional masculine warrior name" (Japanese origin). Mako means "true child; sincerity" (Japanese origin).

Are Hanzo and Mako boy or girl names?

Hanzo is primarily a boy name. Mako is primarily a boy name.

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