Kenzo
Kenzo is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “Strong and healthy”, pronounced KEN-zoh. It ranked #630 in the United States in 2025, given to 445 babies, and peaked at #505 in 2022. Common nicknames: Ken, Zo.
How popular is Kenzo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Kenzo mean, and where does it come from?
Kenzo is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its characters: ken can be "healthy," "strong" or "wise," and zo often marks a third son. Kenzo Tange rebuilt Japanese architecture after the war and won the Pritzker Prize; Kenzo Takada founded the Paris fashion house that made the name a global label. American records hold it from 1920, and it entered the top thousand in 2018 — arriving with Enzo and Renzo, which it sounds like and is entirely unrelated to.
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Famous People Named Kenzo
- Kenzo Tange — Japanese architect and Pritzker Prize winner
- Kenzo Takada — Japanese-French fashion designer and founder of the Kenzo house
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Kenzo mean?
Kenzo is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Strong and healthy." Kenzo is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its characters: ken can be "healthy," "strong" or "wise," and zo often marks a third son. Kenzo Tange rebuilt Japanese architecture after the war and won the Pritzker Prize; Kenzo Takada founded the Paris fashion house that made the name a global label.
How do you pronounce Kenzo?
Kenzo is pronounced KEN-zoh. Common variations include Kenzou, Kenso, Kenji.
Is Kenzo a boy name?
Yes, Kenzo is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Ken, Zo.