Kyoji as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kyoji

What is the meaning of the name Kyoji ?

The baby name Kyoji is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: Kyōji — IPA: /kʲoːdʑi/ — approx. 'KYOH-jee'.

Kyoji is Japanese in Origin.

Kyoji is a Japanese masculine given name (きょうじ; Kyōji) whose meaning depends on the kanji. Common elements include kyō - 恭 “respectful,” 京 “capital,” 強 “strong,” 教 “teach,” 享 “receive” - paired with ji - 司 “to administer,” 治 “govern,” 次 “next,” 二 “second,” 志 “will.” Frequent pairings such as 恭司 (“respectful administrator”), 強志 (“strong will”), 京司 (“capital administrator”), or 恭二 (“respectful second [son]”) convey virtues of propriety, strength, and public service.

Used throughout the 20th century and still current, Kyoji aligns with traditional Shōwa-era naming that favored moral qualities and civic ideals. Notable bearers include MMA fighter Kyoji Horiguchi (恭司) and guitarist Kyoji Yamamoto (恭司), helping the name remain familiar. Romanized variants are Kyōji (with macron), Kyoji (no diacritic), and Kyouji (indicating the long vowel). Diminutives like Kyo or Kyo-chan appear in casual contexts. Predominantly masculine, the name is uncommon outside Japan but recognized in diaspora communities.

⚙ Kyoji is a rare name. Our records hold just 25 recorded uses, spread over 8 countries.