Cheng

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Pronounced CHUNG /ˈtʃʌŋ/Medium

Meaning: Cheng is a Chinese family name and given-name element (romanized), borne by many across Chinese history; depending on the underlying character it can carry senses like 'accomplished; complete; sincere; honest.' Noted respectfully as a romanized name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Cheng is a Chinese surname and name, often 'accomplished; sincere' (said 'CHUNG'). Simple and strong.

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Origin MediumChinese

MeaningCheng is a Chinese family name and given-name element (romanized), borne by many across Chinese history; depending on the underlying character it can carry senses like 'accomplished; complete; sincere; honest.' Noted respectfully as a romanized name.

U.S. rank (2025)#12389 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 646

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cheng is a widely borne Chinese surname and name (romanized), carried across long stretches of Chinese history; the sense shifts by character, often 'accomplished; complete' or 'sincere; honest.' As a given name in the U.S. it is rare, and we note its roots respectfully (said 'CHUNG').

As a first name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, one-beat, and strong.

Did you know? Cheng is a Chinese family name and given-name element (romanized) — depending on the character, it can mean 'accomplished; complete' or 'sincere; honest' — a crisp, storied name (said 'CHUNG').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Cheng — Chinese surname/name (romanized); 'accomplished; sincere'

Variations

ZhengChenCheung

Nicknames

ChengyCheng

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cheng mean?

Cheng is a Chinese family name and given-name element; by character it can mean 'accomplished; complete' or 'sincere; honest.'

How do you pronounce Cheng?

It's said CHUNG /ˈtʃʌŋ/ — one syllable.

Is Cheng a boy or girl name?

Cheng is a boy's name.

How popular is Cheng?

Cheng is rare as a first name in the U.S., though common in Chinese-speaking regions.