Anime Boy Names

Class representative in the popular anime series My Hero Academia.

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

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

With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.

Rare name from the Naruto series. Shikadai shares a name prefix with his father, Shikamaru.

Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.

Northeastern Japanese surname, also spelled Okazaki.

Gem names are having their moment — metal names could feasibly be next.

Unisex Japanese name with broad appeal.

A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.

An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.

Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.

Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.

Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.

A soundalike to Lloyd (and potentially a variation on 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.