Maru

Maru is a boy baby name. Ranked #12,306 in the US.

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Boy Name #12,306 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Maru is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Maru often also consider Crowley, Clanton, Keyori .

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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 .

Popularity Over Time

#12,306
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,306
Total SSA Count
8

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Maru is also used as a girl name, ranked #24596.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maru

Is Maru a boy or girl name?
Maru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12306. As a girl name, it is ranked #24596. Maru is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Maru?
Maru is currently ranked #12306 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Maru a common or rare name?
Maru is an uncommon name, ranked #12306 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Maru?
Maru pairs well with Crowley, Clanton, Keyori, Hombre in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Maru?
Related spellings include Mark, Marcus, Martin, Marco.

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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