Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Benjiro

      Origin

      Japanese

      Meaning

      Often Interpreted As Benevolent Second Son

      Variations

      Zenjiro, Kenjiro, Renjiro
      The name Benjiro is of Japanese origin and is often interpreted to mean benevolent second son. In Japanese naming conventions, components of a name can carry significant cultural meanings. The prefix Ben often signifies virtue, while jiro means second son. Therefore, Benjiro can reflect a family’s values and aspirations for benevolence and kindness in their second-born child.

      Historically, Benjiro has been used in Japan for centuries, predominantly as a male given name. Traditional Japanese naming practices often included the use of suffixes that indicate birth order, and jiro specifically has been utilized to denote the second son in a family. While the name's usage has varied over different periods, it has retained its cultural significance, reflecting familial hierarchy and virtues through generations.

      In contemporary society, Benjiro continues to be used, albeit less commonly than some other names. It can be found among individuals of Japanese descent both in Japan and in expatriate communities around the world. The name may also appeal to parents wishing to evoke traditional values or seek a unique name with a meaningful background. While it may not be a mainstream choice, it retains an air of distinction and cultural heritage.

      Based on our records...

      Acis

      This is the most common surname associated with Benjiro.

      Helen

      This is the most common name of those married to a Benjiro.

      Daiji

      This is the most common name for a child of a Benjiro.

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1860 is when there were the most people born with the first name Benjiro.

      Explore the origins of another name.