US Popularity Rank: 17827

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: second son

Jiro is a boy’s name with Japanese origins. A beautiful and eye-catching name, Jiro—commonly derived from Jirou and Jirō—means “second son” but isn’t just reserved for the second-born boy. In recent decades, people haven’t stalled in calling their son Jiro, and it’s no wonder. It’s such a gorgeous name, why wait for a possible second-born son? Jiro is a great choice for those with Japanese roots or who love names beginning with J.