Kenji vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Theodore mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Kenji and Theodore boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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