Names That Mean Intelligent
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Akira
Japanese
"bright, intelligent"
A popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games and because of its international feel. It was a fast rising choice in 2024, when…
Aydin
Turkish
"intelligent"
While it looks like a creative respelling of the ubiquitous Aidan, Aydin has Turkish roots and means "intelligent." While there will most certainly be issues with spelling, those attracted to the…
Zeki
Turkish; Ethiopian, Amharic
"clever, intelligent; pure"
This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise…
Clever
English word name
"intelligent"
Smart choice given to a handful of baby boys each year.
Satoshi
Japanese
"wisdom; intelligent history"
Genius
English word name
"one who is exceptionally intelligent or creative"
The name Genius sets a high bar for a child, but that hasn't stopped parents from giving it to their sons. Genius first made the charts in 2017, and in a recent year, it was given to six boys.
Zubair
Arabic
"strong, firm, intelligent"
Strong-sounding Arabic name which appears many times in the Quran.
Satoshi
Japanese
"wisdom; intelligent history"
Akira
Japanese
"bright, intelligent"
Akira is a popular Japanese name for both sexes that's migrated to the West because of its appearance in manga and video games. Akiro is a related name popular for boys.
Brilliant
English word name
"bright light; exceptionally intelligent"
A new aspirational name with two shining meanings.