Yugo

A Japanese name that could work easily in different languages, Yugo may also be transcribed as as Yuugo and Yūgo. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on which kanji are used.

Popular meanings include "excellent + mind"; "gentle + core", "courage + to defend"; "excellent + protection", "excellent + realizing, understanding"; and "friend+ awaken", though other meanings are possible.

There was also a series of cars called Yugo, produced by the Yugoslav company, Zastava, between 1980 and 2008. In this case, it would mean "south" or "south Slavic".

Pronounced YOO-go.

As of October 2026, Yugo ranked #14275 for boys in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #10640 for boys in 2002.