By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"governmental; graceful purpose"
Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto .
"maelstrom; roaring gate"
Best known as the name of Naruto Uzumaki, the main character in the Naruto anime series. It's also a common place name in Japan—the Naruto whirlpools are said to have inspired the name of the manga…
"sixth son"
"wisdom; intelligent history"
"true second son"
"noble; prosperous; venerable"
Common Japanese name associated with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami.
"exalted"
"warrior; strong; healthy"
"genuine support; pioneer"
"flying hero"
"navigate; increase; finish"
"great harmony"
"good, valuable"
Notably borne by singer Yoshiki Hayashi and by a central character in the manga series The Summer Hikaru Died Yoshiki is a Japanese name, with various meanings, depending on the kanji combinations…
"distant; spring flower"
"tranquil"
"waterdrop"
"wing"
Japanese name featured regularly in anime and manga.
"multiple"
This unisex Japanese name has dozens of possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
"moon"
French
"unfortunate"
Though more popular for girls in the US today, Mallory first appeared on the SSA list as a boys' name (in 1914). It was given to roughly equivalent numbers of boys and girls for the next several…
