Kenji vs Loyal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Loyal Rank #879

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #879 for Loyal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Loyal more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Loyal at #879 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Loyal mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Kenji and Loyal boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.

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