Goro
Meaningfifth son · Japanese
Goro is a Japanese boy name meaning “fifth son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationGoro peaked in 1923, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryGoro first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Goro
Goro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “fifth son”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Goro
What does the name Goro mean?
Goro means “fifth son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Quincy (“the fifth”), Quentin (“fifth”), Quintin (“fifth”) and Quinten (“fifth”).
What is the origin of the name Goro?
Goro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Goro a boy or girl name?
Goro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Goro?
Goro is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1928. It peaked at #2,446 in 1923, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Goro?
If you like Goro, you might also like Quincy, Quentin, Quintin and Quinten.
What should I know before naming my baby Goro?
Goro is a Japanese boy name meaning “fifth son”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.