BoyJapanese origin

Jiro: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A traditional name meaning second son, steady and loyal.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
2
Current rank
#11125
Peak
#1629 in 1918

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1913: #304719131920: #218019202000: #964220002005: #603020052010: #918720102015: #685620152020: #111252020#1#11125

What Jiro Means

Jiro is a boy name of Japanese origin. A traditional name meaning second son, steady and loyal.

How Popular Jiro Is

Jiro currently ranks #11125 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1629 in 1918. It is rising.

Good to Know About Jiro

  • Jiro has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Jiro is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Names Like Jiro

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Jiro

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Jiro.

Questions About Jiro

What does Jiro mean?

Jiro is a boy name of Japanese origin. A traditional name meaning second son, steady and loyal.

How popular is Jiro?

Jiro currently ranks #11125 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1629 in 1918. It is rising.

Where does Jiro come from?

Jiro comes from Japanese roots. Jiro has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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