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Dong
How to Pronounce Dong
Pronounced DAWNG /ΛdΙΕ/Low
Meaning: Dong is a given name with two main routes: in Vietnamese it can be Dong, meaning winter or east, and in Chinese it is a romanization whose meaning rests on the character, such as dong for east. It is written here in plain Latin without diacritics or characters.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Dong travels by two routes: the Vietnamese Dong, winter or east, and a Chinese romanization whose sense depends on the character chosen. Both reached the United States with Asian immigrant families.
It was never common here, given to only about twenty boys a year at most, appearing across the later twentieth century. A Dong from then would be middle-aged today.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dong mean?
In Vietnamese it can mean winter or east; in Chinese it is a romanization whose meaning depends on the character.
How do you pronounce Dong?
It is said DAWNG /ΛdΙΕ/, a single syllable.
Is Dong a boy or girl name?
Dong is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Dong?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year, mainly within Vietnamese and Chinese American families.