Anime Boy Names

  1. Katsuki
    • Origin:

      Japanese, various meanings
    • Description:

      Masculine Japanese name and surname. The anime series My Hero Academia features a character named Katsuki Bakugo, whose given name is written in kanji that mean "to win" and "self."
  2. Kuro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "ninth son; black"
    • Description:

      Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.
  3. Hiroto
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "great flying"
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Katsu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "victory"
    • Description:

      As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
  5. Loid
    • Origin:

      Estonian, English
    • Meaning:

      "languid, inert; lockpicking; grey"
    • Description:

      A soundalike to Lloyd (and potentially a variation of it), Loid is also an Estonian surname meaning "languid". It may however be best associated with the character Loid Forger from the Spy × Family franchise, whose name was selected as a reference to loiding, a slang term for picking a lock with a celluloid strip.
  6. Shin
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "true, extend, heart, humility"
    • Description:

      Common name among Japanese men that can be written with a variety of kanji, giving it different meanings.
  7. Gilgamesh
    • Origin:

      Akkadian from Sumerian
    • Meaning:

      "the [kinsman] is a hero"
    • Description:

      The Epic of Gilgamesh is an Akkadian poem from Mesopotamia and one of the oldest works of literature that survives today. It follows the story of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian king who journeys to find the secret to immortality. Gilgamesh's name is so strongly tied to the epic, that it would be difficult to wear by anyone else.
  8. Neji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "screw"
    • Description:

      Accessible and attractive name from the Naruto series. The meaning "screw" refers to a metal screw.
  9. Shi
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "season; honest; history; stone"
    • Description:

      Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.
  10. Roronoa
    • Origin:

      Japanese variation of l'Ollonais, French surname
    • Meaning:

      "from Les Sables-d'Olonne"
    • Description:

      Roronoa was created for the pirate-themed anime series One Piece. Roronoa is the Japanese pronunciation of l'Ollonais, the name of notable pirate Francois l'Ollonais. The historical pirate was born Jean-David Nau in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. His adopted surname is derived from his hometown.
  11. Denki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "electricity"
    • Description:

      Electrifying Japanese name.
  12. Nikushimi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "hate"
    • Description:

      Naruto villain with a name to match. Not suitable for babies.
  13. Yuta
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "grief; gentle"
    • Description:

      Yuta Okkotsu is a major character in the anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. The kanji used in the Japanese manga give his name the meaning "grief," in reference to the loss of his dear childhood friend, Rika. In practice, men who bear this name use the kanji meaning "gentle."
  14. Tanjiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "coal + calm son; highly valued second son"
    • Description:

      Protagonist of the manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The kanji used to spell his name give it the meaning of "coal + calm son," which describe his former profession as a coal worker.
  15. Tenya
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sky and heavens"
    • Description:

      Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
  16. Asahi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "sunlight; morning"
    • Description:

      Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.
  17. Yahiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increasing boy"
    • Description:

      A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.
  18. Sanji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "praise"
    • Description:

      Older Japanese name given new life in the anime series One Piece.
  19. Yuichi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "brave first-born son"
    • Description:

      An auspicious name for a first-born son with Japanese heritage. Some may be familiar with the name Yuichi from the anime series Kanon.
  20. Teru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "shine"
    • Description:

      Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.