What does Haruto mean?
Haruto commonly combines kanji for “sun/light/spring” with “fly” or “person.”
What does Yuto mean?
Yuto commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” or “gentle” with “person” or “the Big Dipper.”
Haruto vs Yuto
Which is more popular?
Haruto is more popular than Yuto today: about 15 US babies were given the name Haruto in 2025, compared with 6 named Yuto.
| Haruto | Yuto | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Sun, light; soar | Distant; person |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | hah-ROO-toh | YOO-toh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1925 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2014 (22) | 2012 (22) |
| In 2025 | 15 | 6 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Haruto
Yuto
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Haruto | Yuto |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66 | 64 |
| 2010s | 142 | 152 |
| 2000s | 66 | 128 |
| 1990s | 0 | 44 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 6 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Haruto or Yuto more popular?
Haruto is more popular than Yuto today: about 15 US babies were given the name Haruto in 2025, compared with 6 named Yuto.
What is the difference between Haruto and Yuto?
Haruto means Sun, light; soar (Japanese origin), while Yuto means Distant; person (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Haruto or Yuto?
In US records, Haruto first appears in 1925 and Yuto in 1989, so Haruto has the longer recorded history.