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Jiro

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEE-roh /ˈdʒi.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese — 'a second son' (ji, 'second', plus ro, 'son'); the exact meaning depends on the kanji usedLow

In 30 seconds: A second son: Jiro is Japanese for 'a second son'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JEE-roh').
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningFrom Japanese — 'a second son' (ji, 'second', plus ro, 'son'); the exact meaning depends on the kanji used
U.S. rank (2025)#12885 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191819132025

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

Jiro comes from Japanese — 'a second son' (ji, 'second', plus ro, 'son'), traditionally given to the second-born boy. The exact meaning depends on the kanji used, which we note. A crisp, classic Japanese name (the sushi master Jiro Ono; said 'JEE-roh'; nickname Ji).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-second-son at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jiro means 'a second son' in Japanese (ji, 'second', plus ro, 'son') — a crisp, classic Japanese name (the exact kanji can vary; said 'JEE-roh').
Overall data confidence 58%
Japanese name references — Jiro — kanji-dependent

Variations

JirouJiroh

Nicknames

Ji

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiro mean?

Jiro is Japanese for 'a second son'; the exact meaning depends on the kanji, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jiro?

It's said JEE-roh /ˈdʒi.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jiro a boy or girl name?

Jiro is a boy's name.

How popular is Jiro?

Jiro is a rare name in the U.S.

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