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Hiroshi

♂ Boy

Pronounced hee-ROH-shee /hiˈroʊ.ʃi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese, variously 'generous; tolerant; prosperous; abundant' (the meaning shifts with the kanji used, e.g. 'broad/wide')Low

In 30 seconds: Generous; tolerant; abundant: Hiroshi is Japanese. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hee-ROH-shee').
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese, variously 'generous; tolerant; prosperous; abundant' (the meaning shifts with the kanji used, e.g. 'broad/wide')
U.S. rank (2025)#10063 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419122025

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

Hiroshi comes from the Japanese, variously 'generous; tolerant; prosperous; abundant' (the meaning shifts with the kanji used, e.g. 'broad/wide'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'hee-ROH-shee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, generous-and-abundant at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Hiroshi means, variously, 'generous; tolerant; prosperous; abundant' in Japanese — the sense shifts with the kanji used — lyrical and classic (said 'hee-ROH-shee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Hiroshi — Japanese etymology

Variations

HiroHiroshige

Nicknames

Hiro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hiroshi mean?

Hiroshi is Japanese, variously 'generous; tolerant; prosperous; abundant' (the sense shifts with the kanji).

How do you pronounce Hiroshi?

It's said hee-ROH-shee /hiˈroʊ.ʃi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?

Hiroshi is a boy's name.

How popular is Hiroshi?

Hiroshi is a rare name in the U.S.

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