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Kenzo is a masculine name used in Japanese and French. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 謙三, 健三 or 賢三 (see Kenzō). Use of the name in France can probably be attributed to the fashion brand Kenzo, founded in 1970 by the Japanese-French designer Kenzō Takada (1939-2020)." It ranked #630 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 謙三, 健三 or 賢三 (see Kenzō). Use of the name in France can probably be attributed to the fashion brand Kenzo, founded in 1970 by the Japanese-French designer Kenzō Takada (1939-2020). The entry lists its usage as Japanese, French (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kenzo ranked #630 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #630 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenzo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kenzo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 謙三, 健三 or 賢三.
Is Kenzo a popular name?
Kenzo ranked #630 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kenzo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kenzo appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kenzo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
