Kenji vs Oliver

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
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenji ___

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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Oliver mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kenji and Oliver boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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