Anime Boy Names
- Katsuki
Origin:
Japanese, various meaningsDescription:
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."
- Kuro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"ninth son; black"Description:
Traditionally given to the ninth-born son, which is a rarity nowadays.
- Hiroto
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Katsu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"victory"Description:
As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
- Loid
Origin:
Estonian, EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Shin
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"true, extend, heart, humility"Description:
Common name among Japanese men that can be written with a variety of kanji, giving it different meanings.
- Gilgamesh
Origin:
Akkadian from SumerianMeaning:
"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.
- Neji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"screw"Description:
Accessible and attractive name from the Naruto series. The meaning "screw" refers to a metal screw.
- Shi
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"season; honest; history; stone"Description:
Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.
- Roronoa
Origin:
Japanese variation of l'Ollonais, French surnameMeaning:
"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.
- Denki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"electricity"Description:
Electrifying Japanese name.
- Nikushimi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"hate"Description:
Naruto villain with a name to match. Not suitable for babies.
- Yuta
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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."
- Tanjiro
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Tenya
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sky and heavens"Description:
Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.
- Asahi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sunlight; morning"Description:
Commonly associated with the Japanese beverage company Asahi, which produces a beer by the same name.
- Yahiko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"increasing boy"Description:
A redhead supporting hero in Naruto, whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.
- Sanji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"praise"Description:
Older Japanese name given new life in the anime series One Piece.
- Yuichi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Teru
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"shine"Description:
Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.