Bamboo man or warrior
A traditional Japanese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji used. Most commonly, it combines 'take' (bamboo) with 'o' (man or husband), though it can also be written with characters meaning 'warrior' or 'valiant'.
Less common today
Takeo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,943 in 2009.
Former Prime Minister of Japan
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
