110+ Japanese Boy Names for Children

Names from Japan are beautiful. However, if you’re going to give your baby boy a Japanese name, make sure you’re aware of its meaning. Many Japanese baby names have ties to nature, family, and society. Here are some beautiful Japanese boy names you can name your son: 

Japanese Boy Names And Meanings (A-F)

Boy names are hard to pick. But you should make sure you have a good one ready by the time your son is born. Here are some cute Japanese names for boys to help you out. Good luck!

Asahi

This name means sunlight.

Akio

This name means bright.

Akira

This name means wisdom.

Aoki

This name means blue tree. 

Asa

This is a name, meaning morning. 

Akihiko

This name means bright prince. 

Akihito

This name means bright and compassionate. 

Aoi

This name means blueish green. 

Arata

This means fresh or new. 

Botan

This name refers to a flower, the peony.

Benjiro

This is a name, meaning one who enjoys peace. 

Chikao

This is a name, meaning clever. 

Chimon

This is a name, meaning gate of wisdom. 

Daichi

This is a name, meaning earth. 

Daisuke

This is a name, meaning great help. 

Daiki

This is a name, meaning shining. 

Enmei

This is a name, meaning bright circle. 

Fuji

This is the name of a famous mountain.

Fumihiro

This is a name, meaning wide sentence. 

Japanese Boy Names And Meanings (G-K)

You can choose a modern boy name. Or you can name your son after your own personal hero. Either way, make sure you consider all your options. If you need more ideas, here are some popular Japanese names for boys:

Genji

This Japanese name means two beginnings. 

Genkei

This is a name, meaning to be honored. 

Giichi

This is a name, meaning justice. 

Goro

This is a name, meaning enlightened son. 

Goku

This is a name in the manga, Dragon Ball Z. 

Hiroto

This name means big. 

Habiki

This is a name, meaning echo or sound. 

Haruka

This means flower or blossom.

Hotaru

This is a Japanese name, meaning firefly.

Hayate

This name means the sound of the wind.

Hinata

This means towards the sun. 

Hachiro

This name means eight and son. It is traditionally given to the eighth son.

Hiroshi

This name means generous or prosperous. 

Haruto

This name means flying, soar, or light.

Hideo

This is a name, meaning excellent male child. 

Haru

This name means spring.

Itsuki

This Japanese name means tree. 

Itachi

This is a name, meaning weasel. 

Ichiro

This name means first son. 

Jiro

This name means second son. 

Junichiro

This is a name, meaning he who takes. 

Kaito

This is a Japanese name meaning soar, fly, or sea/ocean. 

Keisuke

This is a name, meaning save. 

Kota

This Japanese name means happiness. 

Kenji

This name means strong. 

Kiyoshi

This Japanese name means pure. 

Japanese Boy Names And Meanings (M-Y)

Here are some unique Japanese names to give your wise, healthy baby boy. Search through them and pick your favorite!

Minato

This name means harbor. 

Mako

This Japanese name means sincerity. 

Masashi

This is a name, meaning ambition. 

Oda

This is a name, meaning small rice paddy.

Ren

This Japanese name means lotus. 

Ringo

This name means apple in Japanese. 

Ronin

This name means drifter or wanderer. 

Riku

This Japanese name means land. 

Ryoichi

This name combines the kanji for good with the kanji for one. 

Raijin

This name refers to the God of thunder.

Souta

This name means suddenly. 

Soma

This Japanese name means sudden sound.

Saburo

This name means third son or bright son.

Sana

This name means calm. 

Shin

This Japanese name means genuine. 

Touma

This is a name, meaning iron. 

Taiki

This name means great, big, and brightness. 

Taichi

This name means thick/big. 

Takumi

This name means artisan or skillful.

Yamato

This is a name, meaning great harmony. 

Unisex Names – Japanese Names For Boys And Girls

Here are some Japanese boy names you can give your baby boy. They will make your son sound cool and intelligent!

Aki

Aoi

Doi

Harue

Hachi 

Hiromi 

Ichigo 

Jona

Jun

Jin

Kuma

Kazuto

Kosuke

Kairi 

Kei

Katsumi

Kyou

Kyo 

Kin

Kana

Kozue 

Kohaku

Mitsu

Minori

Masumi

Michi

Masa

Mitsuru 

Nao

Natsu

Ohta

Ryo

Rin

Reiko

Ren

Reiki

Saku

Sora

Seiko 

Sabaru 

Shun

Suzuki

Tomi

Tokyo

Taru 

Tsubasa 

Yasu

Yukki

Yuu