Enso

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Pronounced EN-soh /ˈɛn.soʊ/High

Meaning: From Japanese enso, 'a circle' — the hand-drawn Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment, the universe, and the void; also used as an Italian short form; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Zen circle; a circle of enlightenment: Enso is Japanese. Lyrical, serene, and warm (said 'EN-soh').

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MeaningFrom Japanese enso, 'a circle' — the hand-drawn Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment, the universe, and the void; also used as an Italian short form; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7329 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Enso comes from Japanese enso, 'a circle' — the hand-drawn Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment, the universe, and the void (it is also used as an Italian short form; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, serene name (said 'EN-soh').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, the-Zen-circle at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Enso means 'a circle' in Japanese — the hand-drawn Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment, the universe, and the void — a lyrical, serene name (also an Italian short form; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EN-soh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Enso — Zen symbol; routes layered

Variations

EnsōEnzo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Enso mean?

Enso is Japanese for 'a circle' — the Zen circle symbolizing enlightenment; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Enso?

It's said EN-soh /ˈɛn.soʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Enso a boy or girl name?

Enso is a boy's name.

How popular is Enso?

Enso is a rare name in the U.S.