Boy Name

Kenji

"Intelligent second son, strong and vigorous"

Ranked #855 for boys

About the Name Kenji

Meaning

Intelligent second son, strong and vigorous

Origin

Japanese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#855

Kenji is a boy name of Japanese origin. The name means "Intelligent second son, strong and vigorous" and Currently ranked #855 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Japanese names.

Popularity Over Time

#18

1950

#104

1960

#443

1970

#367

1980

#423

1990

#901

2000

#1292

2010

#1441

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Kenji

KM Kenji Mizoguchi

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