Haru vs Mako

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mako

Boy #4,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"true child; sincerity"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Hawaiian Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,887
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haru Rank #4,983
Mako Rank #4,887

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 vs #4983 for Haru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haru ___

  • Haru Kai
  • Haru Ren
  • Haru James
  • Haru Lee
  • Haru Sho
  • Haru Taro

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 Haru

Ren Sora Yuki Nao Hana

If you choose Mako

Kai, Ryo Hana Sora Niko Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haru or Mako more popular?

Mako is more popular, ranked #4887 compared to Haru at #4983 in the United States.

What do Haru and Mako mean?

Haru means "clear weather" (Japanese origin). Mako means "true child; sincerity" (Japanese origin).

Are Haru and Mako boy or girl names?

Haru is primarily a boy name. Mako is primarily a boy name.

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