US Popularity Rank: 5300

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Excellent man

Hideo is a bright and shining boy’s name of Japanese origin. A colorful combination of the Japanese words hide and o, meaning “excellent man,” Hideo is one of many ways to let baby know they’re the bee's knees. And although Hideo is a pretty popular name in Japan—game designer Hideo Kojima or Final Fantasy voice actor Hideo Ishikawa might come to mind—it’s got many wonderful meanings that’ll move hearts worldwide!