Japanese Boy Names
By allij28
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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Nameberry is pretty short on Japanese names, so here are some Japanese boys' names!
- Akio
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bright man"Description:
Japanese name common among older generations.
- Akira
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"bright, intelligent"Description:
Akira is a popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games. Akiro is a related name popular for boys.
- Akihiko
- Akito
- Aoi
- Aoki
- Arata
- Asahi
- Atsushi
- Botan
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peony"Description:
One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.
- Chikao
- Daichi
- Daigo
- Daijiro
- Daiki
- Daisuke
- Fuji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dweller near the river where wisteria grows"Description:
To honor the majestic mountain.
- Genkei
- Goro
- Haruki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring child"Description:
Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.