What does Takumi mean?
Takumi is commonly written with a kanji meaning “artisan” or “skillful,” or as “expand + sea.”
What does Haruto mean?
Haruto commonly combines kanji for “sun/light/spring” with “fly” or “person.”
Takumi vs Haruto
Which is more popular?
Haruto is more popular than Takumi today: about 15 US babies were given the name Haruto in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
| Takumi | Haruto | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Skillful artisan | Sun, light; soar |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | tah-KOO-mee | hah-ROO-toh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1920 | 1925 |
| Peak year | 2007 (25) | 2014 (22) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 15 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Takumi
Haruto
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Takumi | Haruto |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48 | 66 |
| 2010s | 128 | 142 |
| 2000s | 183 | 66 |
| 1990s | 126 | 0 |
| 1980s | 8 | 0 |
| 1920s | 11 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Takumi or Haruto more popular?
Haruto is more popular than Takumi today: about 15 US babies were given the name Haruto in 2025, compared with 9 named Takumi.
What is the difference between Takumi and Haruto?
Takumi means Skillful artisan (Japanese origin), while Haruto means Sun, light; soar (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Takumi or Haruto?
In US records, Takumi first appears in 1920 and Haruto in 1925, so Takumi has the longer recorded history.