Kyoji
Meaningoften respectful second son · Japanese
Kyoji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “respectful second 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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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kyoji would score 19 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kyoji
Kyoji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often respectful second son”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kyoji at school.
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 Kyoji
What does the name Kyoji mean?
Kyoji means “often respectful second son” 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 Kyoji?
Kyoji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Kyoji a boy or girl name?
Kyoji is a boy name.
What names are similar to Kyoji?
If you like Kyoji, you might also like Keiji, Keigo, Keiichi and Keiichiro.
What should I know before naming my baby Kyoji?
Kyoji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “respectful second 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.