Nguyen

Pronunciation: [ n-ooy-EHN ]

Boy Name #21,257 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nguyen is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ooy-EHN.

Parents who love the name Nguyen often also consider Ng, Ngela, Ngai .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,257
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ngu Ngy Nguie Nguyie

Also a Girl Name

Nguyen is also used as a girl name, ranked #60753.

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Similar Names

Ng Ngela Ngai Ngina Ngozi Nguyen Ngoc Nga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nguyen

Is Nguyen a boy or girl name?

Nguyen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21257. As a girl name, it is ranked #60753. Nguyen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nguyen?

Nguyen is pronounced n-ooy-EHN.

How popular is the name Nguyen?

Nguyen is currently ranked #21257 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nguyen?

Common nicknames for Nguyen include Ngu, Ngy, Nguie, and Nguyie.

Is Nguyen a common or rare name?

Nguyen is an uncommon name, ranked #21257 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Nguyen

Nguyen is a boy name .

Is Nguyen a boy or girl name? Nguyen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,257 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,753. Nguyen is more commonly used as a boy name.

Nguyen is currently ranked #21,257 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Nguyen include Ngu, Ngy, Nguie, and Nguyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.