Kenzo

At a Glance: Name: Kenzo – Meaning: healthy/strong, second element kanji-dependent – Origin: Japanese (kanji-dependent) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KEN-zoh

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Kenzo is a Japanese name, pronounced KEN-zoh (IPA /ˈkɛnzoʊ/), built around a first element meaning healthy or strong — the second part of the meaning depends on which kanji are chosen to write it. It's a boy's name with a bold, worldly, clean, modern feel, appealing to parents who like a name that reads as international and current.

Meaning & Origin of Kenzo

Meaning: Healthy/strong, second element kanji-dependent.

Origin: Japanese (kanji-dependent).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Kenzo

Phonetic: KEN-zoh   IPA: /ˈkɛnzoʊ/

Popularity of Kenzo

Kenzo hit its high point on the SSA charts in 2022, ranking #505 with 596 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #586, with 485 babies recorded that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1920–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kenzo mean?

Healthy/strong, second element kanji-dependent. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kenzo)

How do you pronounce Kenzo?

Kenzo is pronounced KEN-zoh (IPA: /ˈkɛnzoʊ/).

Is Kenzo a popular name right now?

Kenzo peaked at #505 in 2022 and is ranked #586 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1920–2024.)

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