boy name · Japanese origin
Yuto
/ YOO-toh /
Meaning
Yuto means Distant; person (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
YOO-toh
Popularity
#11957 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Yuto in the US, 1880–2025
Yuto first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2012, when 22 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Yuto mean?
Yuto commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” or “gentle” with “person” or “the Big Dipper.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuto mean?
Yuto means Distant; person. Yuto commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” or “gentle” with “person” or “the Big Dipper.”
What is the origin of the name Yuto?
Yuto is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Yuto?
Yuto is pronounced “YOO-toh.”
Is Yuto a boy or a girl name?
Yuto is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yuto?
In 2025, Yuto ranked #11957 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yuto most popular?
Yuto was most popular in 2012, when about 22 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.