Boy Name
Pink
Pink means “Chaffinch”. 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.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Pink is a boy baby name, meaning "Chaffinch". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Pink often also consider Phong.
Pink meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Chaffinch
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Pink as P·I·N·K, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Pink is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Pink variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Pinka, Pinke, Pinky.
- Nicknames: Pink works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Pink with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Pink middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Phong, Phuong, Pansy, Phoenix, Pinkney — full picks on the sibling names for Pink guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Pink? Browse our names like Pink 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 Pink
What does the name Pink mean?
Pink means "Chaffinch". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Pink is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Pink?
The exact origin of Pink is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Pink?
Pink has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Pink a boy's or girl's name?
Pink is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Pink in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Pink sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Pink?
Names that share Pink's sound and style include Phong, Phuong, Pansy, Phoenix, Pinkney.
What middle names pair well with Pink?
Good middle-name fits for Pink pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Pink is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Pink is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Pink?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pink share its rhythm without rhyming — Phong, Phuong, Pansy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.