US Popularity:11716
Origin:Korean
Meaning:Brave; Harmony; Sun
With origins in Korea, Yong is a name traditionally given to boys and means “brave.” Typically used as a surname, Yong is a form of the ancient Chinese 雍, meaning “harmony.” A third potential meaning is “sun,” ideal for your little ray of sunshine. One bearer of this name is Yong Jae-hyun, a South Korean footballer. Gift your little one with this strong namesake.

Yong Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2006
#24139
in 2006
- 5694
from 2004
In comparison to the previous year's data
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