To fly or soar and be flat or peaceful
A Japanese name typically composed of two kanji characters. The first part, 'sho', often refers to soaring or flying, while 'hei' commonly means flat, level, or peaceful. It conveys a sense of balanced ambition and calm strength.
About 9 boys were named Shohei in 2025.
Two-way MLB superstar and MVP
Two-time Palme d'Or winning film director
Two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).