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Shigeo

Quick answerShigeo (繁雄, 茂雄, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese masculine name meaning "abundant/luxuriant male" or "prosperous man," derived from kanji elements like 繁 (shigeru/abundant) or 茂 (shigeru/lush) combined with 雄 (o/male).

Japanese · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,493
TrendVintage
Peak year1923
Syllables2
OriginJapanese
LanguageJapanese
CultureJapanese
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 6
Global rank#3,493

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Shigeo

Shigeo (繁雄, 茂雄, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese masculine name meaning "abundant/luxuriant male" or "prosperous man," derived from kanji elements like 繁 (shigeru/abundant) or 茂 (shigeru/lush) combined with 雄 (o/male).

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Etymology

Shigeo (繁雄, 茂雄, or other kanji combinations) is a Japanese masculine name meaning "abundant/luxuriant male" or "prosperous man," derived from kanji elements like 繁 (shigeru/abundant) or 茂 (shigeru/lush) combined with 雄 (o/male). The name is used primarily in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide, with notable historical context including Shigeo Nagashima, a legendary baseball player in mid-20th century Japan.

Shigeo currently ranks #3,493 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.

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