Ryuji

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Pronounced ree-OO-jee /riˈu.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'dragon' (ryu) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji); routes layered (kanji-dependent)Low

In 30 seconds: A dragon man; dragon and order: Ryuji is Japanese. Crisp, bold, and warm (said 'ree-OO-jee').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'dragon' (ryu) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji); routes layered (kanji-dependent)

U.S. rank (2024)#7623 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 29

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

Ryuji comes from Japanese, variously written with kanji read 'dragon' (ryu) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, bold name (said 'ree-OO-jee'; nickname Ryu).

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, a-dragon-man at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Ryuji is Japanese, variously written 'dragon' (ryu) + 'two; order; benevolence' (ji) — depending on the kanji — crisp and bold (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ree-OO-jee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ryuji — routes layered (kanji-dependent)

Variations

RyuujiRyuji

Nicknames

Ryu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryuji mean?

Ryuji is Japanese, variously 'dragon' + 'two; order; benevolence', depending on the kanji; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ryuji?

It's said ree-OO-jee /riˈu.dʒi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ryuji a boy or girl name?

Ryuji is a boy's name.

How popular is Ryuji?

Ryuji is a rare name in the U.S.