Japanese boy names with meanings

300+ Japanese Boy Names

According to Japanese tradition, family names always come first. But beginning in the late 19th century, several Japanese clans started embracing the Western custom of giving a first time. Therefore, it has become conventional for them to settle for both the first name and the family title.

We have got this massive collection of cute Japanese baby boy names. All these names got influenced by Japan’s history and culture. Check out the below list of Japanese male names and select a suitable one for your baby. If you are looking for Japanese baby girl names, we have another article on that.

20 Japanese Boy Names Meaning Fire

NamesMeanings
Faia Fire
Gogyou Fire
Hi Flame
Hijiri Fire
Hinote Blast
Hoka Gunfire
Homura Fire
Kaen Fire or Blast
Kaji Fire
Kaki Fire
Kasai Conflagration
Katon Disappearing because of fire
Kazan Fiery volcano
Kazuya Fire
Mosu Burst or light
Rekka Raging fire
Takibi Fire
Yakeru Burst or light
Yaketsuku Flare or Light
Yoko Light or sun

22 Japanese Boy Names Related To Water

NamesMeanings
Dansui Water or Ocean
Enkai Deep sea
Enyo Blue water
Hayase Waterfall
Isui Water
Junto Pure like water
Kaimen Sea level
Kaito Sea or ocean
Kaiyo Ocean
Kano Water God
Minakami Aquatic
Minamoto Fountainhead
Mizu Water
Mizuto Truth or Water
Mizuwokakeru Water
Mondo Water or Lord
Oki High Sea
Oshan Ocean
Shimesu Moisten or wet
Shimizu Pure water
Suiiki Water area
Umi Sea

21 Celestial Japanese Names For Boys

NamesMeanings
Asahi Morning sun
Chikyu Earth
Dosei Saturn
Hoshi Star
Kikotei Sun
Mokusei Jupiter
Mun Moon
Myojo Morning star
Natsuki Moon
Nichirin Sun
Riku Wise sky
San Sun
Sora Universe
Taiyo Sun
Tenmon Astronomy
Tenmongaku Astronomy
Tenpi Sunlight
Tsuki Moon
Tsukikage Moonlight
Tsukiko Moon
Wakusei Planet

13 Japanese Boy Names That Mean Dark

NamesMeanings
Ankoku Shadow or blackness
Antantaru Gloomy
Anzhong Dark
Daku Dark
Inei Shadow
Kuragari Darkness
Kurai Gloomy
Kurayami Darkness
Kuro Black
Kuroppoi Dark
Mei Dark
Meimei Invisible
Yami Darkness or opaque

36 Boy Names Based on Japanese Mythology

NamesMeanings
Amida God of Death
Baku Eater of Nightmares
Cikap-Kamuy God of Owls and the land
Enenra Lightweight Fabric or Japanese moster
Fudo The god of Fire and wisdom
Fujin God of wind
Hachiman God of archery
Hyakkimaru Abandoned by Parents at birth
Inari Rice load
Izanagi God of creation
Jiraiya Shinto God of fire
Kamuy Divine entity
Kandakoro-Kamuy God of the sky
Kangiten God of bliss
Kim-un-kamuy Ainu God of bears and mountains
Kina-sut-kamuy God of Snakes
Kotan-kar-kamuy The six gods
Kuebiko God of knowledge
Kuraokami Deity of rain and snow
Kojin God of kitchen, and fire
Mosirkara-kamuy God Responsible for creating the Earth
Nuribotoke Lacquered Buddha
Nusa-kor-kamuy Ainu God of the dead
Okuninushi God of nation building
Omoikane God of wisdom
Pauchi-kamuy Ainu God of insanity
Raiden/Raijin The God of thunder and lightning
Repun-kamuy Ainu God of the Sea
Ryujin God of the sea
Shinda Ainu god of fertility.
Shiramba-kamuy God of wood
Suijin God of water
Tajimamori God of sweets
Takemikazuchi god of swords
Tenjin God of scholarship
Tsukiyomi God of the moon

47 Popular Japanese Baby Boy Names

NamesMeanings
Akemi Beautiful sunrise
Aki Bright
Akihiko Bright or shining prince
Akihisa Personality
Dai Large
Fuji Unique
Hachiro The eighth son
Haru Sunlight
Haruki Spring Child
Haruto Soar
Hiroshi Generous
Hiroto Proceed
Hitoshi Level
Issey First-born kid
Itsuki Japanese variant of the word tree
Jiro Second Son
Jun Obedient
Junichi Obedient one
Juro Tenth son/longevity
Kai Wilow tree or food
Kane Golden
Kei Wise or blessed
Kenji Intelligent Ruler
Ko/Kou Happiness/peace
Maro Me/myself
Masahiko Prince
Mieko Blessed child
Nobu Means Faith
Nobuo Faithful Man
Oda Great field
Raidon God of Thunder
Ren Excellence
Reo Vigorous
Ringo Means apple
Rio Jasmine and cherry blossom
Ryuu Dragon
Satoru Enlightened
Seiji Lawful
Shinjiro Pure
Shinobu Endurance
Souta Suddenly
Taiki Big
Takashi Praiseworthy
Tora Tiger
Yukio A suitable or snow boy
Yuuma Real or true
Yuuto Gentleness or superiority

79 Cute Japanese Names for Boys

NamesMeanings
Aito Sea or Ocean
Akio Manly
Akira Clear
Akiro Bright boy
Akito Bright
Aoi Hollyhock flower
Arata Fresh
Benjiro Enjoys Peace
Botan Peony
Chibi Short Person or Small Child
Chiko A Pledge
Dai A Shining Individual
Daichi Large
Daiki Bright
Daisuke Great Helper
Eiji Prosperity
Eita Crystal
Enmei Bright Circle or Life Sustaining
Goku Aware of Emptiness
Goro Fifth
Hakaku White Crane
Haruma Groundbreaking
Hayato Falcon
Hideaki Bright or Shining
Hiro Broad
Ichiro The first son
Iwao Rock
Izumi Spring
Katsu Victorious
Kazue Blessing
Kazuki Peaceful tree
Kenichi Strong Firstborn
Kento Cure for Sadness
Kenzo Wise One
Kioshi Purity
Kohei Wide
Kohi Little One
Kosuke Rising Sun
Kota Happiness
Kyo Capital
Makato True and sincere
Matsu Pine
Michi Pathway
Minato Harbour or Port
Minoru Fruitful
Namiko A Child of the Waves or a Surfing Child
Naoki Exceptional tree
Natsu Born in summer
Orochi Big Snake
Osamu Disciplined
Raden God of thunder
Ren Lotus
Ryoma Dragon or horse
Ryota Refreshing
Ryu Dragon
Satoshi Intelligent or sharp
Shin Gentleman
Shiro The four sons
Shohei Respect
Shoji Correct
Shota Prosper or large
Shun Speed
Sota Thick; Big
Tadaaki Faithful light
Tadao Loyal one or a great friend
Tadashi Noble
Taishi Ambition
Takeo Brave or warrior
Takeru Warrior
Takeshi Warrior
Takumi Artisan
Takuya Support
Tatsuo Clear
Tatsuya Good health
Tomo Intelligent or wise
Toshiro Talented or intelligent
Yamato Great Harmony
Youta Great Sunlight
Yuto Tender

23 Unique Japanese Names for Boys

NamesMeanings
Akinari History
Bishamon God of war
Chokichi It symbolizes good fortune
Eiihi Prosperous one
Fujita Field
Hikaru A blessed child.
Hisashi Longevity
Hotaka Step by step
Joben Cleanness
Kage Dark or shadow
Katashi Firmness
Kazuhiko Harmonious prince
Kazuhiro Harmony Widespread
Ken Strong and healthy
Kenta Strong
Masaaki Brightness
Rikuto True
Shig Luxuriant
Takao Prosperous and noble-hearted
Toyo Plentiful
Tsuneo Common Man
Yoichi Great
Yoshi Good luck

172 Few Other Japanese Boy Names

NamesMeanings
Akeno Bright shining field
Akifumi Bright History
Akihiro Large glory
Akihito Bright
Akiko Light and brightness.
Akimitsu Autumn light
Akiyama Mountain
Aneko Older sister.
Atsushi Cordial
Ayumu It signifies a dream
Chiyo Thousand years
Danno Gathering
Ebisu God of luck
Eriko Child with a collar
Fumio Means scholar child
Gorou Go means five, and Rou means son.
Hajime Beginning
Hayate Smooth
Hibiki Shine
Hideki A splendid opportunity
Hideo A splendid man
Hideyoshi Stretch
Hiroaki Brightness
Hiroki Strength
Hiromasa Broad-minded
Hiroyuki Peace or happiness
Hisao Long-lived man
Ichirou First son
Isamu Warrior/Courage
Isao Merit
Isas Meritorious
Jo God will increase
Joji Farmer
Jomei Spread light
Juror Ten
Kaede Maple
Kaemon Means Joyful
Kameko Child of the tortoise.
Kammi/Kammie Lord
Kanaye Zealous one
Kaori Human energy or power.
Kaoru Fragrance
Katsumi A self-controlled person
Katsuo Victorious Child
Kaya Place of resting.
Kazuo A Harmonious person
Keiichi A dutiful son.
Keiji Second son
Keitaro Blessed.
Kenshin Modest Truth
Kichiro Lucky son
Kohaku Amber
Koichi Prince/shining
Koji Shining second child
Kunio Countryman
Makoto This name symbolizes sincerity.
Mamoru Protect/protector
Manabu Learn
Masa A dutiful son
Masahiro Justice
Masaki Elegant Tree
Masanori Prosperous government
Masao Correct man
Masaru Intelligent/ Victorious
Masashi Correct’
Masato Right man
Masayoshi Flourishing Goodness
Masayuki Happiness
Masumi True Lucidity
Michio Man who is on the correct path
Miki Meaning moon
Mikio Tree trunk man
Minori Beautiful Harbor or truth
Mio Elegant
Mitsuo Third son
Mitsuru Growing
Nao/Naoko Honest
Noboru Virtuous
Nori Standard, law or rule
Norio Man of law
Rokurou Means sixth son
Ronin Samurai lonely
Ryo Excellent
Ryoichi Derived from the word Ryoichi
Ryou Next or nice
Ryouichi Real or pioneer
Ryouta Sunflower
Ryuunosuke Big
Saburo/Saburou Third son
Sadao Decisive Man
Sanjiro Admired and praised
Shi Righteous
Shichiro/ Shichirou Seventh son
Shigeo Luxuriant Man
Shigeru Excellent/Luxuriant
Shirou Fourth son
Sho Wind Instrument
Shou To fly
Shouta This word symbolizes the truth
Shuji Excellent
Susumu Progressing
Taemn Well-mannered person
Taichi Thick
Taiga Big
Taji Silver Color
Takaa The person who Has much respect
Takahir Respectful person
Takahiro Widespread nobility
Takai Next world
Takat Some precious judgments.
Takayuki Happiness
Take Great
Takehiko Hard
Taku New
Takuma Truth
Tamashini Who is very successful
Tamotsu Protect
Tar Big
Taro Great Son
Tatsu Dragon
Teij Righteous
Teruo Shining man
Tetsip Iron Man
Tetsuya An Intelligent philosopher
Thru Transparent Person
Tmhir Wisdom
Tmiche Wealth
Tmiichi Prosper
Tomi Rich or Wealthy
Tomio A high-valued person.
Toru Penetrating
Torvald Skilful
Toshi Alert
Toshiaki Accuracy
Toshihiro Wise
Toshio A gifted person.
Toshiyuki Happy
Tru Large sea
Trvald The power of thunder
Tshir Intelligent person
Tsubasa Wing
Tsutomu Worker
Tsuyoshi Strong
Tuma Twin
Uka Bright star
Uu Excellence
Yamiyo Dark
Yasahiro Peaceful/Calm
Yasu Big
Yasuhiro Clear
Yasuo Peaceful
Yasushi Honest/Peaceful
Yogi Yoga Practice
Yori Means trust
Yoshiaki Clearly correct
Yoshihiro Widespread Goodness
Yoshikazu Good and Harmonious
Yoshinori Correct law
Yoshio Good Man
Yoshiro Derived
Yoshirou Righteous son
Yoshito Happy
Yoshiyuki The truth
Yoshiyuki Happiness
Yuichi Prince
Yuji Brave second son
Yuki Happiness
Yutaka Prosperous
Yuu Superior
Yuudai Great Hero
Yuuki Man
Yuuta Clear up or brave

Every parent prefers a name that delivers a catchy sound and an intense meaning. If you have been looking for a beautiful but unique name for so long, these names can be the right solution for you.