Aslan vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aslan

Boy #1,049 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Turkic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,049
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace, Az

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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
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Aslan Rank #1,049
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #1049 for Aslan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aslan ___

  • Aslan James
  • Aslan Reid
  • Aslan Cole
  • Aslan River
  • Aslan Fox
  • Aslan Gray

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aslan

Edmund Lucy Caspian Rowan Orion

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aslan or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Aslan at #1049 in the United States.

What do Aslan and Kenji mean?

Aslan means "lion" (Turkic origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Aslan and Kenji boy or girl names?

Aslan is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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