Anime Boy Names

  1. Sasori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "scorpion"
    • Description:

      The only bearers of this name are fictional, such as the Naruto character Sasori of the Red Sand.
  2. Shingo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "genuine; careful"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese name most notably connected to Shigeo Shingō, Japanese industrial engineer and expert on the Toyota Production System.
  3. Toge
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "thorn"
    • Description:

      Toge is a character afflicted with curse speech in the Jujustu Kaisen anime series.
  4. Hideaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "excellent brightness"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.
  5. Iwabee
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.
  6. Kankuro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Description:

      An archaic Japanese name rarely heard today, except in the Naruto universe.
  7. Mamoru
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "defend, protect"
    • Description:

      Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.
  8. Masashi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "governmental; graceful purpose"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.
  9. Jirobo
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
  10. Michi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "path, road"
    • Description:

      Unisex Japanese name with broad appeal.
  11. Brawly
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "aggressive"
    • Description:

      With words like Rowdy and Breaker transforming into baby names, it's only a matter of time before Brawly makes the list as well.
  12. Noburu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "extend, expand"
    • Description:

      Rare Japanese name featured in several anime series.
  13. Toneri
    • Origin:

      Japanese, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.