Yong

Q: Is Yong a boy or girl name?

Yong is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20676, and as a girl name it ranks #66416.

Q: How popular is the name Yong?

Yong is ranked #20676 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ y-AWNG ]

Boy Name #20,676 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Yong often also consider Dieter, Ferrin, Fielden .

Popularity Over Time

#20,676

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,676
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Yonatan #2358 Yonah #2913 Yonathan #3089 Yona #3628

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Also a Girl Name

Yong is also used as a girl name, ranked #66416.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yong

Is Yong a boy or girl name?

Yong is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20676. As a girl name, it is ranked #66416. Yong is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Yong?

Yong is pronounced y-AWNG.

How popular is the name Yong?

Yong is currently ranked #20676 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Yong a common or rare name?

Yong is an uncommon name, ranked #20676 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yong

Yong is a boy name .

Is Yong a boy or girl name? Yong is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,676 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,416. Yong is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yong is currently ranked #20,676 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Yong include Yonatan, Yonah, Yonathan, Yona . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.