Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Kenshin Updated December 15, 2025 by Jennifer M. Kenshin Gender: Male Origin: Japanese Meaning: Modest, Truth ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Kenshin? The name Kenshin is primarily a male name of Japanese origin that means Modest, Truth. People who like the name Kenshin also like: Ryu, Alexander, Raiden, Kane, Damon, Haru, Akio, Keiko, Midori, Aria, Kagami, Isabella, Kaida, Masako Stats for the Name Kenshin Kenshin is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Kenshin is currently not ranked in U.S. births