Damir vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damir

Boy #797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace giver, one who gives peace"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Bosnian Croatian Serbian Turkish Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#797
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dami

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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

Damir Rank #797
Kenji Rank #853

Damir is more popular, ranked #797 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damir ___

  • Damir Ivan
  • Damir Aleksei
  • Damir Mihail
  • Damir Rashid
  • Damir Kemal
  • Damir Sven

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 Damir

Amir Emir Tamir Amira Sana

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damir or Kenji more popular?

Damir is more popular, ranked #797 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Damir and Kenji mean?

Damir means "peace giver, one who gives peace" (Slavic origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Damir and Kenji boy or girl names?

Damir is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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