Boy name · Korean
Ji-ho
“wisdom + vast, great”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Ji-ho — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Ji-ho is Korean — commonly 지호, pairing hanja for "wisdom" (ji) with "vast, great" (ho): "great wisdom," stated with two syllables' economy.
A steady South Korean favorite, rare in the West, it carries the Korean naming tradition's deliberate architecture: each syllable a chosen blessing.
Pronounced jee-HOH. It pairs well with simple middles (Ji-ho James, Ji-ho Alexander). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion with Modern Minimalist proportions — wisdom, given room.
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Is Ji-ho a boy or girl name?
Ji-ho is traditionally a boy name of Korean origin.
What does the name Ji-ho mean?
Ji-ho means “wisdom + vast, great” of Korean origin. Ji-ho is Korean — commonly 지호, pairing hanja for "wisdom" (ji) with "vast, great" (ho): "great wisdom," stated with two syllables' economy.
Where does the name Ji-ho come from?
Ji-ho is Korean in origin. A steady South Korean favorite, rare in the West, it carries the Korean naming tradition's deliberate architecture: each syllable a chosen blessing.
How popular is Ji-ho?
Ji-ho did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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