Hyon vs Yost

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyon

Boy #40,314 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Virtuous, worthy, able"

Origin: Korean

Cultural Roots

Korean East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,314
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hyon Rank #40,314
Yost Rank #40,114

Yost is more popular, ranked #40114 vs #40314 for Hyon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyon ___

  • Hyon Jun
  • Hyon Woo
  • Hyon Sung
  • Hyon Ki

Yost ___

  • Yost Willem
  • Yost Erik
  • Yost Hans
  • Yost Karl
  • Yost Anton

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hyon

Joon Sung Minho Jihoon

If you choose Yost

Dirk Sven Liesel Bram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyon or Yost more popular?

Yost is more popular, ranked #40114 compared to Hyon at #40314 in the United States.

What do Hyon and Yost mean?

Hyon means "Virtuous, worthy, able" (Korean origin). Yost means "champion, lord" (Breton/Germanic origin).

Are Hyon and Yost boy or girl names?

Hyon is primarily a boy name. Yost is primarily a boy name.

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