Kong
k(o)-ng
US Popularity:11094
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Hole
Synonymous with the iconic King Kong, Kong is instantly recognizable and is sure to help your child make a gigantic first impression. Not just a created name for the heroic guerrilla in the King Kong franchise, Kong finds its origins as a Chinese last name that means "hole." Confucius, one of China's most famous and influential teachers and philosophers, bore this name as Kongqui, lending Kong a high-minded appeal to last the ages.
How Popular Is The Name Kong?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2012
#11615
in 2012
- 1074
from 2008
Sources
Behind the Name, Kong, December 2024
My China Roots, Kong 孔 Surname Origins
Britannica, Confucius, Chinese philosopher, June 2025
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