Top 100 Modern Japanese Baby Boy Names with Meanings
Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special journey. In Japanese tradition, names hold deep significance, often reflecting values, virtues, or aspects of nature. Whether you're looking for a name with a modern twist or one rooted in ancient Japanese culture, we've curated a list of the top 100 modern Japanese baby boy names, each with its unique meaning.
Discover names that are not only trending but also embody timeless meanings. From names that signify strength and courage to those representing wisdom and spirituality, this collection offers a variety of choices for your little one.Here are just a few examples:
- Akemi-beauty of dawn
- Botan-peony
- Daichi-great first son
- Eichi-wisdom
- Fudo-god of fire and wisdom
- Genki-lively one
- Hachiro-eighth son
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Akemi | Beauty of dawn | Boy | 3 | |
| Akihiko | Shining prince | Boy | 1 | |
| Akihiro | Bright scholar | Boy | 8 | |
| Akira | Bright and clear dawn | Boy | 4 | |
| Botan | Peony | Boy | 7 | |
| Daichi | Great first son | Boy | 7 | |
| Daisuke | Great helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Eichi | Wisdom | Boy | 7 | |
| Eiko | Prosperity | Boy | 4 | |
| Ena | Gift from God | Boy | 2 | |
| Ezume | Pure water, pond | Boy | 7 | |
| Fudo | God of fire and wisdom | Boy | 1 | |
| Fujita | Field | Boy | 4 | |
| Genki | Lively one | Boy | 1 | |
| Goro | Fifth son | Boy | 1 | |
| Hachiro | Eighth son | Boy | 8 | |
| Hajime | Beginning | Boy | 1 | |
| Haru | Born in the spring | Boy | 3 | |
| Haru | Born in spring | Boy | 3 | |
| Isao | Honor, merit | Boy | 8 | |
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| Izanagi | Male who invites | Boy | 4 | |
| Jiro | Second male | Boy | 7 | |
| Joben | Enjoys cleanliness | Boy | 1 | |
| Kanaye | Zealous one | Boy | 3 | |
| Kano | Water god | Boy | 5 | |
| Kaori | Strong | Boy | 9 | |
| Katashi | Firmness | Boy | 6 | |
| Mamoru | Earth | Boy | 9 | |
| Manzo | Third-born son | Boy | 6 | |
| Masaaki | Correct brightness | Boy | 1 | |
| Masahiro | Govern widely | Boy | 3 | |
| Namiyo | Wave man | Boy | 5 | |
| Naoko | Straight, honest | Boy | 2 | |
| Nen | Deep hope | Boy | 6 | |
| Nikko | Sunshine | Boy | 6 | |
| Osamu | Ruler | Boy | 6 | |
| Ozuru | Stork | Boy | 2 | |
| Raidon | Thunder God | Boy | 7 | |
| Rei | Rule, law | Boy | 5 | |
| Renjiro | Virtuous | Boy | 8 | |
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| Ringo | Apple, peace be with you | Boy | 9 | |
| Saburo | Third son | Boy | 4 | |
| Sadao | Decisive man | Boy | 4 | |
| Satoshi | Clear-thinking | Boy | 1 | |
| Seiichi | First son of Sei | Boy | 8 | |
| Taigen | Great ambition | Boy | 2 | |
| Taishiro | Ambitious boy | Boy | 9 | |
| Taiyo | Sun | Boy | 7 | |
| Takahiro | Abundantly filial | Boy | 2 | |
| Uta | Song, melody | Boy | 6 | |
| Yasashiku | Gentle, polite | Boy | 6 | |
| Yasuo | Peaceful one | Boy | 9 | |
| Yogi | One of the yoga practice | Boy | 2 | |
| Yoichi | Masculine first (son) | Boy | 6 | |
| Zinan | Second-born son | Boy | 1 | |
