Kage vs Rohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Rohen Rank #4,118

Rohen is more popular, ranked #4118 vs #4127 for Kage.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kage ___

  • Kage James
  • Kage Cole
  • Kage Lee
  • Kage Alexander
  • Kage Thomas
  • Kage River

Rohen ___

  • Rohen James
  • Rohen Lee
  • Rohen Cole
  • Rohen Kai
  • Rohen Reid
  • Rohen Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kage

Kai Sora Hana Ren Luna

If you choose Rohen

Arjun Kiran Priya Seren Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Rohen more popular?

Rohen is more popular, ranked #4118 compared to Kage at #4127 in the United States.

What do Kage and Rohen mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Rohen means "ascending, going upward" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kage and Rohen boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Rohen is primarily a boy name.

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