Kenzo is a Japanese name that can be written with various kanji; the most common readings give "wise and three" or "healthy and strong", with ken meaning wise or healthy and zo often marking a third son. The fashion designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the Paris house Kenzo, turned it into a name known far beyond Japan. American parents like its zippy -o ending, in the company of Enzo and Milo; Kenzo entered the US top 1000 in 2018, peaked at number 505 in 2022 and ranks number 630 in 2025.