Boy Names Lists · Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"tongue"
Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're…
Estonian, English
"languid, inert; lockpicking; grey"
A soundalike to Lloyd (and potentially a variation of it), Loid is also an Estonian surname meaning "languid". It may however be best associated with the character Loid Forger from the Spy × Family…
"heavenly sound; sound of rain; everywhere"
A gentle Japanese name with a variety of meanings, Amane is associated with pleasing sounds and harmonies and with being sweet and mild, tranquil and calm. Other kanji elements connected it to rain…
"dawn; daybreak"
Akatsuki has never been particularly common for boys in Japan, but it was used in Naruto as the name of a criminal organization.
"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…
"evil"
Appropriately used for anime antagonists, not human babies.
"devil, demon"
Nice baby name with a devilish meaning.
"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."
Best known as the name of a chimpanzee living in the Primate Research Institute at Kyoto University.
"bolt"
Boruto is not a given name in Japan, but it was used for Naruto's son in the Naruto franchise. The name is based off of the Japanese pronunciation of the English word "bolt."
English word name
"aggressive"
With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.
"second butterfly"
Ethereal Japanese boy name.
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."
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.
"great help"
A relatively popular Japanese name with cool nickname potential and a vibrant sound.
"mud"
Naruto character with an appropriate name meaning — Deidara was known for his clay sculptures, and his name means "mud."
"electricity"
Electrifying Japanese name.
"reflective second son"
Also written as Eijirō or Eijirou, this name was traditionally borne by second-born sons.
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…
"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…
