Anime Boy Names

  1. Toru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "pierce; sea"
    • Description:

      Unisex Japanese name seen on a character in the Haikyū!! manga and anime series.
  2. Hidan
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.
  3. Cilan
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Meaning:

      "cilantro"
    • Description:

      Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
  4. Shino
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bamboo"
    • Description:

      This Japanese name is more often seen on girls in Japan, yet you may be familiar with it as a male name thanks to the anime series Naruto.
  5. Tsubasa
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "wing"
    • Description:

      Japanese name featured regularly in anime and manga.
  6. Jirobo
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
  7. Hideaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "excellent brightness"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.
  8. Brawly
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "aggressive"
    • Description:

      With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.
  9. Mamoru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "defend, protect"
    • Description:

      Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.
  10. Kankuro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.
  11. Toneri
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.
  12. Iwabee
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.
  13. Michiaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "bright path, autumn path"
    • Description:

      Featured as a character name in several anime series.