Jung

Pronunciation: [ y-OONG ]

Jung is a boy baby name. Ranked #18,190 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Jung is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-OONG.

Parents who love the name Jung often also consider Taves, Sirach, Girish .

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Historical Record

Jung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.

Over 149 babies have been named Jung in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Jung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,190 for boy names in the US .

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#18,190
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#18,190
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Junior #684 June #2267 Jun #2967 Juno #3006 Juniper #3195 Junaid #4152

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Jung is also used as a girl name, ranked #66342.

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Taves Boy English Sirach Boy Greek Girish Boy Sanskrit Kiaran Boy Old Irish Yad Boy Hebrew Yusupha Boy Hebrew

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"lord of the mountains"

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"dark-haired one"

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"hand"

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"God adds"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jung

Is Jung a boy or girl name?
Jung is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #18190. As a girl name, it is ranked #66342. Jung is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Jung?
Jung is pronounced y-OONG.
How popular is the name Jung?
Jung is currently ranked #18190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Jung a common or rare name?
Jung is an uncommon name, ranked #18190 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Jung?
Jung pairs well with Taves, Sirach, Girish, Kiaran in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Jung?
Related spellings include Junior, June, Jun, Juno.

About the Name Jung

Jung is a boy name .

Is Jung a boy or girl name? Jung is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,190 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,342. Jung is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jung is currently ranked #18,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Jung include Junior, June, Jun, Juno, Juniper . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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