Boy Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
Anime Boy Names
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Akui
Japanese
"evil"
Appropriately used for anime antagonists, not human babies.
Deidara
Japanese
"mud"
Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."
Darien
Spelling variation of Darian
"rich, kingly"
The Darien spelling, which relates to the posh Connecticut town, peaked at Number 393 in 1994 but more recently has been just hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000. Still, a name with an appealing…
Eijiro
Japanese
"reflective second son"
Also written as Eijirō or Eijirou, this name was traditionally borne by second-born sons.
Endymion
Greek
"dive into, enter"
The name of a mythically handsome youth – loved by Selene, the moon, who bore him fifty daughters. If you're looking for a mythological name for your son, this might make an excellent choice both…
Ayumu
Japanese
Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.
Erwin
German
"respected friend"
One of the many names with a strong "er" sound, like Bertram and Ernest, that was huge in the 1920s and is languishing in style limbo now. One famous bearer is the physicist Erwin Schrödinger, as in…
Daisuke
Japanese
"great help"
A relatively popular Japanese name with cool nickname potential and a vibrant sound.
Franky
Variation of Frankie
"from France; free man"
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
Gaara
Japanese
"demigod who I love; demigod who loves himself"
Gaara is a character in the Naruto universe given a one-of-a-kind name. The first two elements in his name mean "I love," while the final kanji is related to the Buddhist asuras , or demigods. The…
Clemont
Variation of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
This practically unique variation of Clement has appeared on the charts four times: 1917, 1918, 1920, and 1971. Each year, it was only given to five baby boys.
Asuma
Japanese
"tomorrow truth"
This name can have many different meanings depending the kanji used to write it. The Naruto character Asuma Sarutobi writes his name with kanji meaning "tomorrow truth."
Amado
Spanish
"lover"
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
Hideaki
Japanese
"excellent brightness"
Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.
Cilan
Invented name
"cilantro"
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
Hidan
Japanese, meaning unknown
An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.
Hewitt
English, Scottish, and Irish surname
"descendant of Hugh; one who lives near the wood clearing"
Modern way to honor an ancestral Hugh.
Hiroshi
Japanese
"generous"
Several artistic Hiroshis make this one of the more plausible Japanese imports.
Hiroto
Japanese
"great flying"
A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.
Choji
Japanese
"second butterfly"
Ethereal Japanese boy name.