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Kenzo

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kenzo: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Kenzo is a name of Japanese origin, typically meaning "healthy" or "strong" (from the elements *ken* and *zo*), though it also serves as a diminutive for names beginning with those characters. In a Western context, it gained recognition through the late Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the luxury brand Kenzo, known for his vibrant, nature-inspired prints. The name also appears in pop culture via the character Kenzo from the *Matilda* musical adaptation. While not historically Scottish, it has occasionally appeared in Scottish naming records since the early 2000s, reflecting a modern embrace of international names. A close variant is the more common Kenji, sharing the same "healthy" root.