Sharp, big son
A traditional Japanese name typically composed of the kanji 'ken' meaning sharp or healthy, 'ta' meaning big or thick, and 'ro' meaning son. It is a classic masculine name in Japan often given to the eldest son. The specific meaning can vary slightly depending on the kanji characters used by the parents.
Less common today
Kentaro isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,637 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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