Keijiro as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keijiro

What is the meaning of the name Keijiro ?

The baby name Keijiro is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ke̞i.dʑi.ɾoː/ (IPA); approx. "KAY-jee-roh".

Keijiro is Japanese in Origin.

Keijiro is a Japanese masculine given name, more precisely Keijirō (けいじろう). It combines the element Kei - written with kanji such as 慶 “jubilation,” 啓 “enlighten,” 敬 “respect,” 圭 “jade tablet,” 恵 “blessing,” 佳 “excellent,” or 桂 “katsura tree” - with the classical suffix -jirō (次郎 or 二郎), meaning “next/second son” or “young man.” Thus the meaning varies by spelling, yielding readings like 慶次郎 “joyful second son,” 啓次郎 “enlightened young man,” or 敬二郎 “respectful second-born.” It may also be written in hiragana or katakana.

Names ending in -jirō were widely used from the Edo through early Shōwa eras to mark birth order, and today Keijirō carries a vintage, dignified feel with occasional modern revival. Notable bearers include footballer Keijirō Ogawa. Variants and romanizations include Keijirō (preferred), Keijiro, and Keijirou; diminutives may be Kei or Jirō.