Tomohiro
Meaningoften wise and broad · Japanese
Tomohiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wise and broad”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Tomohiro would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationTomohiro peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Tomohiro you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- HistoryTomohiro first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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About the name Tomohiro
Tomohiro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often wise and broad”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. 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 Tomohiro
What does the name Tomohiro mean?
Tomohiro means “often wise and broad” 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 Tomohiro?
Tomohiro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Tomohiro a boy or girl name?
Tomohiro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Tomohiro?
Tomohiro is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #6,496 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Tomohiro?
If you like Tomohiro, you might also like Sage, Raymond, Saige and Ray.
What should I know before naming my baby Tomohiro?
Tomohiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “wise and broad”. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.