Japanese Boy Names

In the Japanese culture, this name suggests a sense of independence and is one of the popular names for December babies.

A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.

Popular Japanese name exemplified by the distinguished conductor Seiji Ozawa.

Pleasing crossover possibility.

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, well known in the U. S. , might inspire some namesakes.

Several artistic Hiroshis make this one of the more plausible Japanese imports.

Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.

Japanese-born fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for his techno-clothes, could provide baby naming inspiration.

Interesting name with a cool, upbeat sound.

One Japanese name that feels Western, though not quite American.

As well as Japanese physicist Hideki Yukawa, two Yankees ballplayers, Hideki Irabu and Hideki Matsui, made this name familiar to Americans.

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

The surname of the 44th US President has been been adopted as a first, for girls as well as boys, by admiring parents around the world. And the O beginning even makes it fashionable. Though Barack Obama's name derives from the Luo people of Kenya, Obama is also a Japanese place name and a surname that means "little beach."

Kazuo is a boys' name well-used in Japan though not well-known in the U.S. Kazuo Ishiguro is the author of Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go. The emphasis is on the first syllable.

Has good vibes via the stork's intimations of longevity.

Strong and vital Asian birth order name.

Perfect for a child of Japanese Irish heritage.