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Japanese Boy Names

Japanese names are usually written in kanji and chosen for their meaning as much as their sound, balancing nature imagery, virtue, and season.

Here are 20 Japanese boy names, from long-standing favourites to fresh picks. Looking for the other side? See Japanese girl names, or the full list of popular boy names.

Japanese Boy Names

20 names
  • 1Haruto
  • 2Sota
  • 3Yuto
  • 4Ren
  • 5Hiroto
  • 6Riku
  • 7Kaito
  • 8Takumi
  • 9Sora
  • 10Daiki
  • 11Kenta
  • 12Ryo
  • 13Haru
  • 14Kenji
  • 15Kazuki
  • 16Shota
  • 17Hayato
  • 18Yamato
  • 19Itsuki
  • 20Makoto

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