Yuji

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-jee /ˈju.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese — variously yu, 'gentle/superior/courage', + ji, 'second (son)/order', hence 'a gentle/heroic second son'; routes layered by characterLow

In 30 seconds: A heroic/gentle second son: Yuji is Japanese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'YOO-jee'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese — variously yu, 'gentle/superior/courage', + ji, 'second (son)/order', hence 'a gentle/heroic second son'; routes layered by character

U.S. rank (2025)#6789 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

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

Yuji comes from the Japanese — variously yu, 'gentle/superior/courage', + ji, 'second (son)/order', hence 'a gentle/heroic second son' (routes layered by character, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'YOO-jee').

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

Did you know? Yuji joins Japanese elements variously meaning 'gentle/courage' + 'second son', hence 'a heroic/gentle second son' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered by character, which we note; said 'YOO-jee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Yuji — Japanese; character-dependent

Variations

YuujiYuji

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuji mean?

Yuji is Japanese, variously 'a gentle/heroic second son' (the exact sense varies by character). We note the layered routes.

How do you pronounce Yuji?

It's said YOO-jee /ˈju.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yuji a boy or girl name?

Yuji is a boy's name.

How popular is Yuji?

Yuji is a very rare name in the U.S.