The baby name Keitarou is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: [keitaɾoː]; Hepburn: Keitarō; common English approximation: 'KAY-tah-roh' (long final o)..
Keitarou is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Keitarou is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese IPA: [keitaɾoː]; Hepburn: Keitarō; common English approximation: 'KAY-tah-roh' (long final o)..
Keitarou is Japanese in Origin.
Keitarou is a masculine Japanese given name (けいたろう) built from kei + ta “great” + rō “son/young man.” Common spellings include 慶太郎 (joy/celebration + great + son), 敬太郎 (respect + great + son), and 啓太郎 (enlighten + great + son); the final element may also be 朗 “bright,” yielding forms like 慶太朗. Because meanings hinge on the chosen kanji, the name conveys virtues such as joyful fortune, respectful character, or enlightened strength, with -tarō historically associated with an eldest son.
Names ending in -tarō flourished from the Edo to early Shōwa eras, giving Keitarou a classic, steady feel in Japan today rather than trend-driven popularity. Romanization varies: Keitarō (with macron), Keitaro (simplified), and Keitarou (showing the long ō). Familiar shortenings include Kei or Taro. Related forms include Keita (dropping -rō) and Kentarō. The name appears in literature and popular media, reinforcing its traditional yet approachable tone.
Keitarou is a genuine rarity. We hold just 3 recorded uses of it, from 3 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
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