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The baby name Ryoichi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ɾʲoːitɕi/ — approx. 'RYOH-ee-chee' (ryō-EE-chee).

Ryoichi is Japanese in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Japanese
Pronunciation: IPA: /ɾʲoːitɕi/ — approx. 'RYOH-ee-chee' (ryō-EE-chee)

What is the meaning of the name Ryoichi ?

The baby name Ryoichi is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ɾʲoːitɕi/ — approx. 'RYOH-ee-chee' (ryō-EE-chee).

Ryoichi is Japanese in Origin.

Ryoichi is a Japanese masculine given name built from ryo and -ichi. Depending on the kanji, meanings include 良一 “good/virtuous + one,” 亮一 “clear/bright + one,” 遼一 “distant/expansive + one,” or 諒一 “understanding/truth + one.” The suffix -ichi (一, “one”) traditionally marked a first-born son, so the name often conveys “the first, excellent one.”

Used across Japan since the Meiji era, Ryoichi saw strong mid‑20th‑century use and remains a classic choice. Notable bearers include businessman‑philanthropist Ryoichi Sasakawa (笹川良一) and manga artist Ryoichi Ikegami (池上遼一). Romanized forms vary as Ryōichi (with macron) and Ryouichi; short forms Ryo or Ichi appear in casual use. Related names sharing elements include Ryoji and Ryohei (ryo‑), and Koichi or Shoichi (‑ichi).

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Ryoichi – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #73 5 4,057
JP Boys 0 #209 89 7,909
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Ryoichi is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:

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HK
JP
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PE

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Ryoichi is predominantly a boy's name.
Ryoichi is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ɾʲoːitɕi/ — approx. 'RYOH-ee-chee' (ryō-EE-chee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ryōichi, Ryouichi, Ryoichi, りょういち, 良一 and 亮一.
Ryoichi is a name of Japanese origin, traditionally used in Japan. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Japan and its diaspora communities.