Kenzo

Kenzo: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameJapanese origin#630 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Kenzo

  • A male given name from Japanese.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese けんぞう (Kenzō).

How popular is Kenzo?

#630boys, 2025
445U.S. babies in 2025
#505peak rank (2022)
4,695babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 4,690 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenzo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16815 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #630 for boys, with 445 babies given the name.

18801920196020002025596 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kenzo FAQ

What does the name Kenzo mean?

A male given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese けんぞう (Kenzō).

What is the origin of the name Kenzo?

Kenzo is listed as a name of Japanese origin.

How popular is the name Kenzo?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 4,690 boys in the U.S. have been named Kenzo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16815 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #505 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #630 for boys, with 445 babies given the name.

Is Kenzo a boy or girl name?

Kenzo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 4,690 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.