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Ryuji
OriginJapanese
Meaning"dragon boss; dragon + two; noble officer"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Ryuji
Appearing as a character in the popular video game, Persona 5, Ryuji is a Japanese name with several cool meanings. It is made up of the elements Ryū meaning "dragon" or "noble, prosperous", and ji meaning "two" or "officer, boss". Like with many Japanese names however, other kanji combinations are possible, with "elevate, rule" and "dragon child" being two more options.
In the video game, the character's name is supposed to reflect the name of the samurai and shishi (political activist), Sakamoto Ryōma.
Pronounced RYOO-jee.
As of October 2026, Ryuji ranked #7623 for boys in US births in 2024 SSA.
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