Mako

Meaning of Mako

With only four letters, Mako (MAH-koh) zips off the tongue as swiftly as its namesake shark slicing through Pacific waters. In Japanese it echoes makoto—sincerity—wrapping young boys in an unspoken promise of honesty and heart. Here in the U.S., Mako has danced into the top 1,000, claiming twenty newborns in 2024 alone, proof that adventurous parents crave its fresh, ocean-sprayed charisma. In Latin neighborhoods it hums like a trumpet at a salsa fiesta, hinting at warm breezes and bold stories ready to unfold. Cozy yet daring—and yes, easy to spell when compared to tongue-twisters at a party—Mako weaves a narrative of speed, spirit and authenticity, perfect for a child destined to chart his own course.

Pronunciation

Japanese

• Pronunced as MAH-koh (/mɑːkoʊ/)

• Kai
• Ryo
• Hiro
• Akio
• Kenji
• Taro
• Makoto