Best Sibling Names for Gen
Names chosen to complement Gen — matching origin (Japan), era, and style.
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These sibling names share Gen's Japan roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Sakae
Gen & Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504 →
Sabe
Gen & Sabe
BoyJapan
Japanese
#516 →
Shigeru
Gen & Shigeru
BoyJapan
Japanese
#525 →
Wataru
Gen & Wataru
BoyJapan
Japanese
#538 →
Tokuo
Gen & Tokuo
BoyJapan
another world, man
#540 →
Eichi
Gen & Eichi
BoyJapan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
#542 →
Masaaki
Gen & Masaaki
BoyJapan
elegant, graceful
#573 →
Shizuo
Gen & Shizuo
BoyJapan
静男 - meaning 'quiet man'
#577 →
Tadao
Gen & Tadao
BoyJapan
Japanese
#589 →
Seikichi
Gen & Seikichi
BoyJapan
清吉
#599 →
Tamotsu
Gen & Tamotsu
BoyJapan
Defender; protector.
#618 →
Sunao
Gen & Sunao
BoyJapan
Japanese
#623 →
Seichi
Gen & Seichi
BoyJapan
Japanese
#635 →
Maruin
Gen & Maruin
BoyJapan
Japanese
#639 →
Hisao
Gen & Hisao
BoyJapan
long-lasting, heroic
#644 →
Isami
Gen & Isami
BoyJapan
brave
#644 →
Masuo
Gen & Masuo
BoyJapan
増夫 (Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
#647 →
Mamoru
Gen & Mamoru
BoyJapan
to protect, to watch over
#648 →
Shinobu
Gen & Shinobu
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#667 →
Mikio
Gen & Mikio
BoyJapan
Japanese
#698 →
Sadamu
Gen & Sadamu
BoyJapan
To clarify; to be clear.
#703 →
Masaru
Gen & Masaru
BoyJapan
excellence, to exceed or become victorious
#708 →
Kazumi
Gen & Kazumi
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#709 →
Alco
Gen & Alco
BoyJapan
強い神
#718 →
Osamu
Gen & Osamu
BoyJapan
to be serenely settled or to be at peace
#729 →
Nobuyuki
Gen & Nobuyuki
BoyJapan
Japanese
#731 →
Tatsuo
Gen & Tatsuo
BoyJapan
The man who accomplishes (the goal)
#746 →
Koichi
Gen & Koichi
BoyJapan
the first one
#748 →
Tokio
Gen & Tokio
BoyJapan
Japanese
#774 →
Yoshinori
Gen & Yoshinori
BoyJapan
Japanese
#778 →
Shoji
Gen & Shoji
BoyJapan
Japanese
#782 →
Shigetoshi
Gen & Shigetoshi
BoyJapan
Japanese
#784 →
Michio
Gen & Michio
BoyJapan
man of wisdom
#788 →
Masahiro
Gen & Masahiro
BoyJapan
Japanese
#811 →
Niko
Gen & Niko
BoyJapan
二子
#320 ↑
Teruo
Gen & Teruo
BoyJapan
照夫 (teru meaning 'shine' and お meaning 'man')
#834 →
Eiichi
Gen & Eiichi
BoyJapan
one second, one wisdom
#838 →
Haruyoshi
Gen & Haruyoshi
BoyJapan
Japanese
#843 →
Iwao
Gen & Iwao
BoyJapan
Rock, stone (岩) + man (男)
#849 →
Masayuki
Gen & Masayuki
BoyJapan
Beneficial, prosperous
#865 →
Yoichi
Gen & Yoichi
BoyJapan
One, first
#872 →
Mits
Gen & Mits
BoyJapan
Japanese
#900 →
Yoshihiro
Gen & Yoshihiro
BoyJapan
Japanese
#904 →
Koda
Gen & Koda
BoyJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
#412 ↑
Kobe
Gen & Kobe
BoyJapan
Japanese
#418 ↑
Raiden
Gen & Raiden
BoyJapan
Thunder and lightning
#423 ↓
Kunio
Gen & Kunio
BoyJapan
the man in the country, the country man
#930 →
Yoshitaka
Gen & Yoshitaka
BoyJapan
Generous and prosperous.
#939 →
Shigeyuki
Gen & Shigeyuki
BoyJapan
重幸 - 'heavy happiness'
#944 →
Shigeto
Gen & Shigeto
BoyJapan
Meaning varies depending on kanji
#949 →
Junichi
Gen & Junichi
BoyJapan
The first son (as in 'jun', meaning 'first' + 'ichi', meaning 'one')
#956 →
Tatsuro
Gen & Tatsuro
BoyJapan
bamboo
#960 →
Toshiaki
Gen & Toshiaki
BoyJapan
A name that can mean 'wise and prosperous' depending on the kanji used (敏明, 俊明 etc.).
#974 →
Kenso
Gen & Kenso
BoyJapan
Healthy.
#976 →
Hiromu
Gen & Hiromu
BoyJapan
abundant, prosperous
#988 →
Issey
Gen & Issey
BoyJapan
one hundred years
#500 →
Tomohiro
Gen & Tomohiro
BoyJapan
Wise, virtuous, abundant
#508 →
Sho
Gen & Sho
UnisexJapan
to fly
#511 →
Tatsu
Gen & Tatsu
BoyJapan
dragon; to achieve; accomplished
#513 →
Toma
Gen & Toma
UnisexJapan
Japanese
Toshiharu
Gen & Toshiharu
BoyJapan
年治
Shigeki
Gen & Shigeki
BoyJapan
growth of the benevolent
Isay
Gen & Isay
BoyJapan
to be found
#529 →
Masaharu
Gen & Masaharu
BoyJapan
正治: 'correct' or 'righteous' plus 'to govern' or 'to manage'
Hikaru
Gen & Hikaru
BoyJapan
radiance, shine, light
#535 →
Shintaro
Gen & Shintaro
BoyJapan
新太郎
#535 →
Tetsuo
Gen & Tetsuo
BoyJapan
iron man
Say
Gen & Say
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#544 →
Haruo
Gen & Haruo
BoyJapan
spring man
Nobuo
Gen & Nobuo
BoyJapan
Japanese
Shigeo
Gen & Shigeo
BoyJapan
Japanese
Seiko
Gen & Seiko
UnisexJapan
せいこ - 聖子, meaning 'child of the holy' or 'child of the sacred'
Taigen
Gen & Taigen
UnisexJapan
meaning not universally defined, can reflect various peaceful or serene elements depending on kanji used.
#556 →
Joron
Gen & Joron
BoyJapan
Second son
#557 →
Yoshikazu
Gen & Yoshikazu
BoyJapan
There are multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji used, including 'good rule' (良和) and 'to become' (良一)
Susumu
Gen & Susumu
BoyJapan
to proceed
Sadao
Gen & Sadao
BoyJapan
man of (or born in) the rice paddy
Riki
Gen & Riki
UnisexJapan
child of the village
#567 →
Kouhei
Gen & Kouhei
BoyJapan
The name means 'peaceful' (浩) and 'fly' (平)
#570 →
Mutsuo
Gen & Mutsuo
BoyJapan
Japanese
Yoshihiko
Gen & Yoshihiko
BoyJapan
Japanese
Kasen
Gen & Kasen
BoyJapan
fruit, berry
#577 ↓
Maiki
Gen & Maiki
BoyJapan
Flourishing
#586 →
Kaizen
Gen & Kaizen
BoyJapan
Improvement, change for the better.
#587 ↑
Satoru
Gen & Satoru
BoyJapan
to understand
Benten
Gen & Benten
BoyJapan
Japanese
#591 →
Tetsu
Gen & Tetsu
BoyJapan
iron, steel
#593 →
Shinnosuke
Gen & Shinnosuke
BoyJapan
真之介, meaning 'true' or 'real' combined with 'assistance'
#599 →
Shozo
Gen & Shozo
BoyJapan
Japanese
Toki
Gen & Toki
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#610 →
Shige
Gen & Shige
BoyJapan
Japanese
Kenzo
Gen & Kenzo
BoyJapan
Japanese
#619 ↑
Edo
Gen & Edo
BoyJapan
Estuary
Sony
Gen & Sony
BoyJapan
Son, child.
#620 →
Mano
Gen & Mano
BoyJapan
A work of art
#622 →
Yukio
Gen & Yukio
BoyJapan
man of happiness
Ramen
Gen & Ramen
BoyJapan
Japanese
#624 →
Comari
Gen & Comari
BoyJapan
Japanese
#634 →
Shuji
Gen & Shuji
BoyJapan
修二
#635 →
Yohei
Gen & Yohei
BoyJapan
Japanese
#636 →
Souta
Gen & Souta
BoyJapan
Japanese
#637 →
Jahiro
Gen & Jahiro
BoyJapan
自弘 (Jahiro), where '自' means 'self' and '弘' means 'broad' or 'wide'.
#640 →
Masashi
Gen & Masashi
BoyJapan
meaning 'eagle', 'warrior', or 'ambition' depending on kanji used.
Matsuichi
Gen & Matsuichi
BoyJapan
Japanese
Ato
Gen & Ato
BoyJapan
後, あと (ato)
#654 →
Nobuichi
Gen & Nobuichi
BoyJapan
信一 or のぶいち, which translates to 'trust' or 'faith' + 'one'
Shun
Gen & Shun
BoyJapan
to hasten, to accelerate
#678 →
Kubo
Gen & Kubo
BoyJapan
a small house or hut
#683 →
Ryion
Gen & Ryion
BoyJapan
Dragon
#683 →
Masanori
Gen & Masanori
BoyJapan
政法 (political law) or 正則 (correct rules)
Kaie
Gen & Kaie
BoyJapan
Restoration, recovery
#690 →
Mitsugi
Gen & Mitsugi
BoyJapan
light and radiance
Kemori
Gen & Kemori
UnisexJapan
tree village
#694 →
Toray
Gen & Toray
BoyJapan
Japanese
#694 →
Yoshiaki
Gen & Yoshiaki
BoyJapan
Good, virtuous
Yasunobu
Gen & Yasunobu
BoyJapan
Japanese
Kenyi
Gen & Kenyi
BoyJapan
賢い
#704 →
Romon
Gen & Romon
BoyJapan
A variation of the name Roman, often associated with being strong or powerful.
#704 →
Takobe
Gen & Takobe
BoyJapan
高辺 (takabe) means 'high edge' or 'high side'.
#705 →
Daimar
Gen & Daimar
BoyJapan
A name that can mean 'great' or 'large' when written with certain kanji.
#707 →
Masaji
Gen & Masaji
BoyJapan
elegant
Tadayoshi
Gen & Tadayoshi
BoyJapan
忠義 meaning 'loyalty' and 'righteousness'.
Kazu
Gen & Kazu
UnisexJapan
Japanese
Katsumi
Gen & Katsumi
BoyJapan
勝美 (katsu mi) `victory, beauty`
#710 →
Kazuhiro
Gen & Kazuhiro
BoyJapan
One who is harmonious and prosperous.
#715 →
Katon
Gen & Katon
BoyJapan
one who takes a step forward
#720 →
Yousuke
Gen & Yousuke
BoyJapan
Japanese
#721 →
Masayoshi
Gen & Masayoshi
BoyJapan
justice and virtue
Toru
Gen & Toru
BoyJapan
Third son
Rikio
Gen & Rikio
BoyJapan
the mighty man or the strength of a man (力男)
Daigen
Gen & Daigen
BoyJapan
大源 (Daigen) translates to 'Big Source' or 'Great Origin'
#732 →
Noren
Gen & Noren
BoyJapan
Japanese
#734 →
Jiraiya
Gen & Jiraiya
BoyJapan
Japanese
#735 ↑
Masakatsu
Gen & Masakatsu
BoyJapan
true victory
Ryus
Gen & Ryus
BoyJapan
Dragon
#744 →
Tetsuro
Gen & Tetsuro
BoyJapan
philosophy, logic, or reason; gain, acquire, or cultivate
Kendu
Gen & Kendu
BoyJapan
a name often associated with warmth or light.
#748 →
Toshio
Gen & Toshio
BoyJapan
talented, clever
Rokko
Gen & Rokko
BoyJapan
rock
#763 →
Kanichi
Gen & Kanichi
BoyJapan
One whose heart is beautiful
Saichi
Gen & Saichi
BoyJapan
the one who is gifted or gets good fortune
Hisashi
Gen & Hisashi
BoyJapan
Japanese
Tkai
Gen & Tkai
UnisexJapan
Cool, pleasant
#779 →
Shinobi
Gen & Shinobi
BoyJapan
to steal away
#788 →
Kenji
Gen & Kenji
BoyJapan
賢治 or 健二, meanings include 'intelligent second son' or 'healthy second son'
#789 →
Ryko
Gen & Ryko
BoyJapan
Japanese
#790 →
Jomei
Gen & Jomei
BoyJapan
叫明
#804 →
Shin
Gen & Shin
BoyJapan
True, genuine
#811 →
Chozen
Gen & Chozen
BoyJapan
Japanese
#815 ↑
Daygoro
Gen & Daygoro
BoyJapan
Japanese
#816 →
Takeru
Gen & Takeru
BoyJapan
Japanese
#819 →
Daiyon
Gen & Daiyon
BoyJapan
great ocean
#824 →
Tatsuki
Gen & Tatsuki
BoyJapan
dragon tree; to stand out; to stand firm.
#833 →
Jubei
Gen & Jubei
BoyJapan
Warrior
#835 →
Shigenobu
Gen & Shigenobu
BoyJapan
Newly developed or cultivated
Naoya
Gen & Naoya
BoyJapan
A name meaning 'honest' or 'truthful'.
#844 →
Tatsuya
Gen & Tatsuya
BoyJapan
achieving / accomplished / full moon
#846 →
Tsuyoshi
Gen & Tsuyoshi
BoyJapan
Japanese
Mitsuo
Gen & Mitsuo
BoyJapan
光男 (mean 'light' and 'man')
Taizo
Gen & Taizo
BoyJapan
Japanese
#849 →
Kou
Gen & Kou
BoyJapan
A term of endearment; sometimes means 'nurturing'.
#851 →
Daigo
Gen & Daigo
BoyJapan
great enlightenment
#853 →
Ryujin
Gen & Ryujin
BoyJapan
dragon god
#853 →
Yutaka
Gen & Yutaka
BoyJapan
Abundant, plentiful
Keigen
Gen & Keigen
BoyJapan
Clear, healthy, or brilliant (ヶ原)
#864 →
Sumio
Gen & Sumio
BoyJapan
Usually means 'to clear one's mind' or 'clear and refreshing'.
Taij
Gen & Taij
BoyJapan
big
#869 →
Etsuo
Gen & Etsuo
BoyJapan
the man who excels
Riky
Gen & Riky
BoyJapan
Japanese
#877 →
Atsushi
Gen & Atsushi
BoyJapan
Vitality, industriousness, or a state of being bright.
Makao
Gen & Makao
BoyJapan
someone who plays the flute or is associated with music
#884 →
Sou
Gen & Sou
BoyJapan
soothing, purity
#887 →
Ien
Gen & Ien
UnisexJapan
Peaceful
#889 →
Maiko
Gen & Maiko
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#894 →
Kanta
Gen & Kanta
BoyJapan
a singer of songs
#911 →
Masun
Gen & Masun
BoyJapan
Japanese
#911 →
Seigo
Gen & Seigo
BoyJapan
regal, clear day
#911 →
Tsutomu
Gen & Tsutomu
BoyJapan
To be diligent; to be steady
Tsugio
Gen & Tsugio
BoyJapan
Japanese
Akori
Gen & Akori
BoyJapan
Japanese
#919 →
Mitsuru
Gen & Mitsuru
BoyJapan
Japanese
Yomo
Gen & Yomo
BoyJapan
Japanese
#925 →
Zen
Gen & Zen
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
#935 ↑
Kaisen
Gen & Kaisen
BoyJapan
Japanese
#937 ↑
Jyon
Gen & Jyon
BoyJapan
Japanese
#939 →
Masakazu
Gen & Masakazu
BoyJapan
Japanese
Kuwan
Gen & Kuwan
BoyJapan
Jewel, gem
#958 →
Kyohei
Gen & Kyohei
BoyJapan
the calm, peace
#979 →
Shuichi
Gen & Shuichi
BoyJapan
Year, One, Wisdom (秀一)
Tsubasa
Gen & Tsubasa
BoyJapan
Japanese
#983 →
Toshiki
Gen & Toshiki
BoyJapan
Often means 'year', 'to live', or variations involving 'new' and 'to make'
#987 →
Kohei
Gen & Kohei
BoyJapan
Japanese
#989 →
Oji
Gen & Oji
BoyJapan
鬼
#991 →
Korei
Gen & Korei
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#993 →
Angeal
Gen & Angeal
BoyJapan
Japanese
Tomoaki
Gen & Tomoaki
BoyJapan
Japanese
Akira
Gen & Akira
UnisexJapan
bright, clear, or intelligent
Shingo
Gen & Shingo
BoyJapan
true
Muneo
Gen & Muneo
BoyJapan
意義のある引き分け
Tsuneo
Gen & Tsuneo
BoyJapan
son of a beneficiary (usually, of a prosperous family)