Kenji Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kenji Name at a Glance

Name	Kenji
Meaning	Intelligent second son; strong and vigorous.
Origin	Japanese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kenji Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kenji means “Intelligent second son; strong and vigorous”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kenji Name Origin

Our database records Kenji under Japanese origin. Browse more Japanese baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kenji a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kenji is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kenji

When considering Kenji for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.