Goro is a Japanese masculine name traditionally given to the fifth son, derived from the kanji elements 五 (go, meaning "five") and 郎 (rō, meaning "son" or "young man"). It is an alternate transcription of Gorō, with other common romanizations including Gorou. The parallel between birth order and naming is a notable feature of traditional Japanese onomastics; just as names like Ichirō and Jirō mark the first and second sons, Goro indicates the fifth, reflecting a structured approach to naming rooted in Japanese family and cultural history. Outside Japan, Goro also appears as a Norwegian Nynorsk dialectal feminine given name, an alternative form of Gudrun. This etymology traces back to Old Norse Guðrún, where the loss of the final -n followed the nasalization of the preceding vowel (e.g., augun > augo). The Norwegian Nynorsk variant is uncommon and dialectally restricted, bearing no connection to the Japanese name save for coincidence of spelling. In Japanese pop culture, Goro is widely recognized through characters such as Goro Majima from the Sega video game series Yakuza (also known as Like a Dragon), and Goro Akechi from the Persona series. The former, known for his eyepatch and flamboyant demeanor, has become an iconic figure in interactive media. Additionally, Goro is the name of a well-known supporting character in the Japanese comic and live-action drama KochiKame. Meaning: "Fifth son"Origin: JapaneseType: First nameUsage regions: Japan (primarily); also Norwegian Nynorsk