Shunsuke
Meaningoften talented helper · Japanese
Shunsuke is a Japanese boy name often meaning “talented 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shunsuke would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationShunsuke peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shunsuke you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryShunsuke 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 Shunsuke
Shunsuke is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often talented 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 1990s, 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 Shunsuke
What does the name Shunsuke mean?
Shunsuke means “often talented helper” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Joon (“often talented”), Shun (“often swift, talented”), Shunji (“often talented second son”) and Shunpei (“often talented and peaceful”).
What is the origin of the name Shunsuke?
Shunsuke is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Shunsuke a boy or girl name?
Shunsuke is a boy name.
How popular is the name Shunsuke?
Shunsuke is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2002. It peaked at #4,476 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Shunsuke?
If you like Shunsuke, you might also like Joon, Shun, Shunji and Shunpei.
What should I know before naming my baby Shunsuke?
Shunsuke is a Japanese boy name often meaning “talented 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.