Kenzo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Strong and healthy, wise
Origin: Japanese
Popularity: Ranked #630 in 2025 with 445 babies born.
History: Kenzo surged in the 2020s as a Japanese name meaning 'wise and three.' Fashion house Kenzo (founded by Kenzo Takada) adds luxury brand associations. The name bridges Japanese heritage with global fashion. Kenzo represents the Japanese-American cultural exchange — from anime to haute couture — that enriches American naming.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kenzo? About 1 in 7,480 babies born in 2025 were named Kenzo, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kenzo
What does the name Kenzo mean?
Kenzo means “Strong and healthy, wise” from Japanese roots.
What is the origin of the name Kenzo?
Kenzo has Japanese origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong and healthy, wise”.
How popular is Kenzo?
Kenzo ranked #628 in 2025 — given to 445 babies that year.
When was Kenzo most popular?
Kenzo peaked in 2022 with 596 babies registered that year.
Is Kenzo a boy or girl name?
Kenzo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kenzos in registered births are male.
Is the name Kenzo rising or falling in popularity?
Kenzo has fallen 81 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #547 in 2020 to #628 in 2025.
How long has Kenzo been recorded?
Kenzo appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1920 through 2025.