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Yusuke

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-soo-keh /ˈjuː.su.kɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese given name written in romaji. Meaning depends on the characters chosen: the -suke element is commonly the character for 'help; assist', while yu may be 'gentle', 'courage', 'excellence' or 'evening', among others. Because the characters are not shown, the meaning cannot be fixed, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Japanese name: Yusuke often carries -suke, 'help; assist' (said 'YOO-soo-keh'). Characters decide the meaning.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningA Japanese given name written in romaji. Meaning depends on the characters chosen: the -suke element is commonly the character for 'help; assist', while yu may be 'gentle', 'courage', 'excellence' or 'evening', among others. Because the characters are not shown, the meaning cannot be fixed, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14175 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319782024

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

Yusuke is a common Japanese given name for boys, shown here in romaji. Its meaning lives in the characters: the ending -suke is usually the character for 'help; assist', a classic element in Japanese boys' names, while the first part may be written many ways. Outside Japan, the name is also familiar to anime audiences through Yusuke Urameshi of Yu Yu Hakusho — a pop-culture association we note honestly (said 'YOO-soo-keh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, common in Japan.

Did you know? Yusuke is also widely known to anime fans as the hero of Yu Yu Hakusho — a pop-culture link many families will hear, which we note honestly alongside the name's ordinary Japanese use.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yusuke — Japanese given name (romaji); -suke = 'help'; anime association noted

Variations

YusukeYusakuYuske

Nicknames

YuSuke

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yusuke mean?

Yusuke is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its characters; the -suke ending is often 'help; assist'. Without the characters the meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Yusuke?

It's said YOO-soo-keh /ˈjuː.su.kɛ/ — three syllables; in Japanese the middle vowel is very light.

Is Yusuke a boy or girl name?

Yusuke is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yusuke?

Yusuke is very rare in the U.S., though common in Japan.

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