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'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Takeo in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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