Japanese Boy Names - 25,000+ Authentic Masculine Names

Browse powerful and meaningful Japanese boy names (also known as japanese male names, japanese names for boys, or male japanese names) with traditional kanji characters and modern pronunciations. Each Japanese boy name includes detailed information about its kanji characters and cultural significance. Perfect for finding Japanese names for boys. Explore our collection of boy japanese names, japanese names male, and japanese men's names. Discover popular japanese boy names, cool japanese names, and strong japanese boy names with our comprehensive database.

大翔

Hiroto

ひろと

ヒロト

Kanji Meanings:

large, big
soar, fly

Ren

れん

レン

Kanji Meanings:

lotus

翔太

Shota

しょうた

ショウタ

Kanji Meanings:

soar, fly
thick, big

優太

Yuta

ゆうた

ユウタ

Kanji Meanings:

gentle, superior
thick, big

蒼太

Sota

そうた

ソウタ

Kanji Meanings:

blue, pale
thick, big

美月

Mizuki

みづき

ミズキ

Kanji Meanings:

beauty
moon

Kai

かい

カイ

Kanji Meanings:

ocean, sea

Yuu

ゆう

ユウ

Kanji Meanings:

calm, distant

陽翔

Haruto

はると

ハルト

Kanji Meanings:

sun, sunlight
soar, fly

Minato

みなと

ミナト

Kanji Meanings:

harbor, port

大和

Yamato

やまと

ヤマト

Kanji Meanings:

large, big
harmony, peace

Sora

そら

ソラ

Kanji Meanings:

sky, empty

Itsuki

いつき

イツキ

Kanji Meanings:

tree

Arata

あらた

アラタ

Kanji Meanings:

new, fresh

Jin

じん

ジン

Kanji Meanings:

benevolence, humanity

Hayate

はやて

ハヤテ

Kanji Meanings:

sudden, quick

Ao

あお

アオ

Kanji Meanings:

blue, pale

Tsubasa

つばさ

ツバサ

Kanji Meanings:

wing

千尋

Chihiro

ちひろ

チヒロ

Kanji Meanings:

thousand
inquire, search

Aoi

あおい

アオイ

Kanji Meanings:

hollyhock, althea

Kaede

かえで

カエデ

Kanji Meanings:

maple

陽向

Hinata

ひなた

ヒナタ

Kanji Meanings:

sun
toward, direction

陽太

Youta

ようた

ヨウタ

Kanji Meanings:

sun
thick, big

海斗

Kaito

かいと

カイト

Kanji Meanings:

ocean
Big Dipper

悠斗

Yuuto

ゆうと

ユウト

Kanji Meanings:

calm, distant
Big Dipper

悠人

Yuto

ゆうと

ユウト

Kanji Meanings:

calm, distant
person

蓮太

Renta

れんた

レンタ

Kanji Meanings:

lotus
thick, big

湊太

Minato

みなと

ミナト

Kanji Meanings:

harbor
thick, big

陽向

Hinata

ひなた

ヒナタ

Kanji Meanings:

sun
toward

Dai

だい

ダイ

Kanji Meanings:

large, big

Sho

しょう

ショウ

Kanji Meanings:

soar, fly

Ta

Kanji Meanings:

thick, big

Ren

れん

レン

Kanji Meanings:

lotus

大翔

Hiroto

ひろと

ヒロト

Kanji Meanings:

large
soar

Ao

あお

アオ

Kanji Meanings:

blue, pale

Ken

けん

ケン

Kanji Meanings:

healthy, strong

Makoto

まこと

マコト

Kanji Meanings:

sincerity, truth

Satoshi

さとし

サトシ

Kanji Meanings:

wisdom, intellect

ゆう

ユウ

Kanji Meanings:

courage, bravery

健太

Kenta

けんた

ケンタ

Kanji Meanings:

healthy
thick, big

健一

Kenichi

けんいち

ケンイチ

Kanji Meanings:

healthy
one

健二

Kenji

けんじ

ケンジ

Kanji Meanings:

healthy
two

健三

Kenzō

けんぞう

ケンゾウ

Kanji Meanings:

healthy
three

Tadashi

ただし

タダシ

Kanji Meanings:

correct, right

正太

Shōta

しょうた

ショウタ

Kanji Meanings:

correct
thick

正一

Shōichi

しょういち

ショウイチ

Kanji Meanings:

correct
one

正二

Shōji

しょうじ

ショウジ

Kanji Meanings:

correct
two

Kazu

かず

カズ

Kanji Meanings:

harmony, peace

和太

Kazuta

かずた

カズタ

Kanji Meanings:

harmony
thick

和也

Kazuya

かずや

カズヤ

Kanji Meanings:

harmony
also

Akira

あきら

アキラ

Kanji Meanings:

bright, clear

明太

Akira

あきた

アキタ

Kanji Meanings:

bright
thick

明人

Akira

あきと

アキト

Kanji Meanings:

bright
person

Taka

たか

タカ

Kanji Meanings:

valuable, precious

貴太

Takata

たかた

タカタ

Kanji Meanings:

valuable
thick

貴一

Takaichi

たかいち

タカイチ

Kanji Meanings:

valuable
one

Popular Japanese Boy Names with Meanings

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Frequently Asked Questions About Japanese Boy Names

What are the most popular Japanese boy names?

Popular Japanese boy names include Haruto (sun soaring), Ren (lotus), Sota (blue thick), and Kaito (ocean Big Dipper). These Japanese names for boys feature powerful kanji meanings.

What makes Japanese boy names cool?

Cool Japanese names for boys typically feature modern sounds, strong kanji meanings, and contemporary appeal. Names like Minato, Yamato, and Sora are examples of cool Japanese boy names.

Can I use Japanese boy names for my baby?

Yes! Many Japanese boy names are perfect for babies. Our database includes both traditional and modern Japanese names for boys that are commonly used in Japan today.