Kenji vs Zamir

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

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Zamir

Boy #741 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, nightingale"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Arabic South Asian Central Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#741
Total SSA Count
347
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zam

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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Zamir Rank #741

Zamir is more popular, ranked #741 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

Zamir ___

  • Zamir David
  • Zamir Isaac
  • Zamir Elias
  • Zamir Jonah
  • Zamir Emmanuel
  • Zamir Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Zamir

Tamir Amir Leila Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Zamir more popular?

Zamir is more popular, ranked #741 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Zamir mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Zamir means "song, nightingale" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenji and Zamir boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Zamir is primarily a boy name.

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