Rentaro
Meaningoften lotus eldest son · Japanese
Rentaro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “lotus eldest 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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 Rentaro
Rentaro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often lotus eldest son”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Rentaro 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 Rentaro
What does the name Rentaro mean?
Rentaro means “often lotus eldest son” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kantaro (“often sensitive eldest son”), Keitaro (“often blessed eldest son”), Kentaro (“often strong eldest son”) and Kotaro (“often little eldest son”).
What is the origin of the name Rentaro?
Rentaro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Rentaro a boy or girl name?
Rentaro is a boy name.
What names are similar to Rentaro?
If you like Rentaro, you might also like Kantaro, Keitaro, Kentaro and Kotaro.
What should I know before naming my baby Rentaro?
Rentaro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “lotus eldest 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 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.