Cuong

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWUNG /ˈkwʌŋ/Medium

Meaning: Cuong is from the Vietnamese Cường, 'strong, powerful, robust'; it is a common and admired boy's name in Vietnam, expressing strength.Medium

In 30 seconds: Cuong is a Vietnamese boy's name meaning 'strong' or 'powerful' — said roughly 'KWUNG', with a single flowing syllable.

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningCuong is from the Vietnamese Cường, 'strong, powerful, robust'; it is a common and admired boy's name in Vietnam, expressing strength.

U.S. rank (2003)#11222 ↘ Falling

2003 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 554

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

Cuong comes from the Vietnamese Cường, 'strong' or 'powerful'. It is a common, well-regarded boy's name in Vietnam, and English spelling drops the tone marks that guide its true sound.

In the U.S. it appears with Vietnamese families who arrived after 1975, cresting around 1983. It reads as a clear heritage name from that cohort, its spelling often unfamiliar to English speakers.

Did you know? Cuong (Cường) is pronounced as one gliding syllable, roughly 'KWUNG' — closer to 'kw' plus 'ung' than the letters suggest to English eyes, and it simply means 'strong'.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Cuong (Cường) — Vietnamese, 'strong, powerful'U.S. Social Security Administration — c.1983 peak, post-1975 Vietnamese cohort

Variations

Cường

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cuong mean?

Cuong is a Vietnamese name meaning 'strong' or 'powerful', from Cường.

How do you pronounce Cuong?

It's said roughly KWUNG /ˈkwʌŋ/ — one gliding syllable, softer than its spelling looks to English readers.

Is Cuong a boy or girl name?

Cuong is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Cuong?

Cuong is an uncommon heritage name in the U.S., used mainly by Vietnamese families.