Boy Name
Hung
Hung is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Hung — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Hoang is on your shortlist, Hung belongs in the same conversation.
Hung meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hung has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Hung as H·U·N·G, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Hung is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Hung variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Hunga, Hunge, Hungy.
- Nicknames: Hung works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Hung with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Hung middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hoang, Hans, Hank, Heinz, Haynes — full picks on the sibling names for Hung guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Hung? Browse our names like Hung guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Hung
What does the name Hung mean?
Hung has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Hung?
The exact origin of Hung is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Hung?
Hung has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Hung a boy's or girl's name?
Hung is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Hung in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Hung sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Hung?
Names that share Hung's sound and style include Hoang, Hans, Hank, Heinz, Haynes.
What middle names pair well with Hung?
Good middle-name fits for Hung pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Hung is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Hung is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Hung?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Hung share its rhythm without rhyming — Hoang, Hans, Hank all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.