Hiroshi
Meaningoften generous, abundant · Japanese
Hiroshi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “generous, abundant”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hiroshi would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationHiroshi peaked in 1924, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hiroshi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHiroshi first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hiroshi
Hiroshi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often generous, abundant”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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 Hiroshi
What does the name Hiroshi mean?
Hiroshi means “often generous, abundant” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kareem (“generous”), Karim (“generous, noble”), Jawad (“generous”) and Akram (“most generous”).
What is the origin of the name Hiroshi?
Hiroshi is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?
Hiroshi is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Hiroshi.
How popular is the name Hiroshi?
Hiroshi ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1924, when it reached #737. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,418 places.
What names are similar to Hiroshi?
If you like Hiroshi, you might also like Kareem, Karim, Jawad and Akram.
What should I know before naming my baby Hiroshi?
Hiroshi is a Japanese boy name often meaning “generous, abundant”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.