Keisuke
Meaningoften respectful helper · Japanese
Keisuke is a Japanese boy name often meaning “respectful helper”. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Keisuke would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKeisuke peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Keisuke you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- HistoryKeisuke first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Keisuke
Keisuke is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often respectful helper”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. 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 Keisuke
What does the name Keisuke mean?
Keisuke means “often respectful helper” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Keiji (“often respectful second son”), Keigo (“often respectful”), Keiichi (“often respectful first son”) and Keiichiro (“often respectful first son”).
What is the origin of the name Keisuke?
Keisuke is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Keisuke a boy or girl name?
Keisuke is a boy name.
How popular is the name Keisuke?
Keisuke is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #4,239 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Keisuke?
If you like Keisuke, you might also like Keiji, Keigo, Keiichi and Keiichiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Keisuke?
Keisuke is a Japanese boy name often meaning “respectful helper”. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.