Jiro vs Mina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jiro

Boy #6,488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, clear second child"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,488
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ji

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Mina

Girl #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"will, desire (from Wilhelmina)"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Persian Indian Japanese Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jiro Rank #6,488
Mina Rank #607

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 vs #6488 for Jiro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jiro ___

  • Jiro Kenji
  • Jiro Takeshi
  • Jiro Hiroshi
  • Jiro Masao
  • Jiro Kazuki
  • Jiro Ryota

Mina ___

  • Mina Rose
  • Mina Jade
  • Mina Elise
  • Mina Suki
  • Mina Grace
  • Mina Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jiro

Ichiro Saburo Hana Yuki Mitsuki

If you choose Mina

Nora Lena Hana Theo Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jiro or Mina more popular?

Mina is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Jiro at #6488 in the United States.

What do Jiro and Mina mean?

Jiro means "bright, clear second child" (Japanese origin). Mina means "will, desire (from Wilhelmina)" (Germanic origin).

Are Jiro and Mina boy or girl names?

Jiro is primarily a boy name. Mina is primarily a girl name.

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