Hung
hoong
US Popularity:26332
Origin:Vietnamese
Other Origin(s):Chinese
Meaning:Hero, heroic; Thrive, prosper; Inspiration; Bear
Hung is thought to be a boy’s name of Vietnamese origin, but it can be suitable as a gender-neutral name. It may be interpreted as “hero” or “heroic.” Just like a tiny superhero with a heart as big as the universe, this name radiates warmth and courage. It will make a perfect fit for your little fighter. Hung may also come from the Mandarin Xiong, meaning "bear," encouraging baby to strengthen their roar. Some other potential meanings include "inspiration," from the Vietnamese word hứng, and "thrive" or "prosper," from the gender-neutral name Hưng. Baby has so much potential for greatness, and a versatile name like Hung will always remind them of that.
How Popular Is The Name Hung?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2022
No change
from 2018
Sources
Behind the Name, Hùng, November 2020
WordSense, 雄
Behind the Name, Hưng, April 2021
WordSense, hứng
WordSense, 熊
Ancestry, Hung
Ancestry, Xiong Family History
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading ourmedical review and editorial process.
Was this page helpful?
Yes
No
Search Gender-Neutral Baby Names
Search by:
Article saved.Go to My Saved Articles
Article removed.
Name added. View Your List