Anime Boy Names

The only bearers of this name are fictional, such as the Naruto character Sasori of the Red Sand.

This Japanese name is more often seen on girls in Japan, yet you may be familiar with it as a male name thanks to the anime series Naruto.

Kabuto is a type of ancient Japanese warrior helmet. It is not a traditional Japanese baby name, rather, Kabuto has been used as a name in anime series including Naruto and Pokemon.

Take your pick of pleasant meanings, depending on the character used.

Featured as a character name in several anime series.

Villain name from Naruto, inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.

Sparkling unisex name that skews masculine in its native Japan.

Naruto villain with a name to match. Not suitable for babies.

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

Hayate is most common among Zillennial men in Japan, where it's also the name of a train service.

Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.

Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

White-haired hero of the manga and anime series Bleach.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.

Historically common Japanese name associated with animator Osamu Tezuka, considered "The Godfather of Manga."

Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.