Maru
Maru is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,306 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maru first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 26 babies have been named Maru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maru is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #12,306 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,306
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
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Maru is also used as a girl name, ranked #24596.
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About the Name Maru
Maru is a boy name .
Is Maru a boy or girl name? Maru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,306 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #24,596. Maru is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maru is currently ranked #12,306 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Maru include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco, Marshall . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis