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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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
| Names | Meanings |
| 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.
