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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ichiro

First son

Japanese

Natsu

Born in Summer

Japanese

Kenchirou

Good Luck, Son

Japanese

Shohei

Furthermore, Respect

Japanese

Kentaro

Sharp; big boy

Japanese

Kaizen

Change for the better

Japanese

Hiromi

Wide, Broad

Japanese

Jurou

Tenth Son

Japanese

Haruto

Sun, Sunlight, Distant, Soar, Fly

Japanese

Hideyoshi

Excellence, Esteem, Good Luck

Japanese

Isao

Achievement

Japanese

Gorou

Fifth Son

Japanese

Michiaki

Path, Road, Lane

Japanese

Rokuro

Sixth Son

Japanese

Harue

Springtime Bay

Japanese

Shinjiro

True, Pure

Japanese

Ryoichi

Good, Clear, One

Japanese

Wataru

Navigation

Japanese

Hiraku

Expand, Open, Pioneer

Japanese

Manzo

10,000-fold-strong third son

Japanese

Sanjiro

Praise; admirable

Japanese

Hachi

Eight

Japanese

Akira

Bright, clear, ideal

Japanese

Kurou

Ninth Son

Japanese

Shichirou

Seventh Son

Japanese

Venture to the Land of the Rising Sun with Japanese boy names. Rich in history and meaning, these eastern picks are darling on a little one. Their styling is distinct, helping them stand apart from the sea of European picks that have dominated name charts around the world. Let’s dive into this fascinating pool of names and see what we can find together.

A perfect starting point in a search for Japanese boy names is history. Japan has a centuries-long past of powerful men to use as inspiration, from the legendary Prince Shotoku to samurai warriors like Minamoto no Yoritomo and Sakamoto Ryoma. Samurai names win over parents with their strength, as these men were known for fierce loyalty and courage. With an intricate web of past empires to explore, you’re in for a wide variety of handsome monikers.

Arguably the greatest parts of Japanese boy names are their incredible meanings. They don’t mince words and pack a lot of punch, as seen in Hideo’s “excellent man.” Akita means ‘bright and clear,” while Takumi has the enviable meaning of “skilled.” We’re big fans of sweet meanings too, so Yuichi’s “kind one” and Maemi’s “honest child” win big with us. Some Japanese boy names hide stunning imagery in their meanings like Nagisa’s “a calm beach,” Rinji’s “peaceful forest,” and Yoite’s “evening rain.” As you explore Japanese boy names, you’ll notice many reference birth order in their meaning, like Kuro’s “ninth son” and Daitaro’s “great firstborn son.” This is because birth order plays a substantial role in Japanese culture, with hierarchy and respect at its foundation.

Many Japanese boy names have entered the mainstream thanks in part to anime, a beautiful style of art and animation from the island nation beloved for its detailed characters and bold colors. The most recognizable anime name picks are Daisuke, Haruto, and Arata, though there are hundreds (if not thousands) of names dancing around the genre. We have a whole list of anime boy names for you to explore as well if they’re up your alley.

A lot of Japanese boy names are grand, but you can still find spunky options among them. Kenji comes to mind, as he has a spring to him that’s fun to say and conjures up images of an adventurous little boy. Kaito and Ryu are just as handsome, though, and we love the zest for life we get from them.

You can find names that lean western as well among Japanese boy names if you’d like, with Raiden, a rhyming cousin to the massively popular -aiden name boom. His meaning of “thunder and lightning” is super cool, too. Kota is another winner meaning “good fortune,” who feels right at home beside the popular picks Ezra and Luca. Lastly, there’s Kannon, a strong-man choice that’s similar in feel to Logan and Mason.

Japanese boy names emulate everything about the land from its cherry blossom fields to its soaring peaks. As you explore this mighty mix of contenders, take in the beauty of the land in baby name form.

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