Tetsuji
Meaningoften wise second son · Japanese
Tetsuji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wise 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 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, Tetsuji would score 14 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 Tetsuji
Tetsuji is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often wise second 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 Tetsuji 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 Tetsuji
What does the name Tetsuji mean?
Tetsuji means “often wise second son” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “wise” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sage (“wise”), Raymond (“wise protector”), Saige (“wise”) and Ray (“wise protector”).
What is the origin of the name Tetsuji?
Tetsuji is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Tetsuji a boy or girl name?
Tetsuji is a boy name.
What names are similar to Tetsuji?
If you like Tetsuji, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ray.
What should I know before naming my baby Tetsuji?
Tetsuji is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wise 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 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.