Boy Name · Japanese Origin
Takeshi
Takeshi is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Japanese origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Takeshi is a boy baby name of Japanese origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Takeshi often also consider Takashi.
Takeshi meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Takeshi has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Japanese naming roots help connect Takeshi to related Japanese baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Takeshi as T·A·K·E·S·H·I, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Takeshi is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Takeshi variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Takeshia, Takeshie, Takeshiy, Takesh.
- Nicknames: Take and T.
- Middle names: Pair Takeshi with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Takeshi middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Takashi, Takisha, Takesha, Takeisha, Toshiko — full picks on the sibling names for Takeshi guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Takeshi? Browse our names like Takeshi guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Takeshi
What does the name Takeshi mean?
Takeshi has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Takeshi?
Takeshi originates in Japanese naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Takeshi?
Takeshi has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Takeshi a boy's or girl's name?
Takeshi is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Takeshi in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Takeshi sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Takeshi?
Names that share Takeshi's sound and style include Takashi, Takisha, Takesha, Takeisha, Toshiko.
What middle names pair well with Takeshi?
Good middle-name fits for Takeshi pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Takeshi is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Takeshi is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Takeshi?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Takeshi share its rhythm without rhyming — Takashi, Takisha, Takesha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.