What does Tsubasa mean?
Tsubasa is the Japanese word for “wing.”
What does Yamato mean?
Yamato means “great harmony,” an ancient poetic name for Japan itself.
Tsubasa vs Yamato
Which is more popular?
Tsubasa and Yamato are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Tsubasa | Yamato | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wing | Great harmony |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | tsoo-BAH-sah | yah-MAH-toh |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1997 | 2000 |
| Peak year | 1997 (9) | 2007 (11) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tsubasa
Yamato
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Tsubasa | Yamato |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 57 |
| 2000s | 17 | 62 |
| 1990s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tsubasa or Yamato more popular?
Tsubasa and Yamato are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Tsubasa and Yamato?
Tsubasa means Wing (Japanese origin), while Yamato means Great harmony (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Tsubasa or Yamato?
In US records, Tsubasa first appears in 1997 and Yamato in 2000, so Tsubasa has the longer recorded history.