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Duy

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZWEE /ˈzwiː/Medium

Meaning: Duy is a Vietnamese boys' name, drawn from Sino-Vietnamese senses such as 'only, sole' or 'to maintain/preserve,' and read in some names as graceful or refined. The Vietnamese route is documented; glosses vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A single soft beat: Duy is a Vietnamese name (senses like 'only; preserve') (said 'ZWEE'). Heritage noted.
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Origin LowVietnamese
MeaningDuy is a Vietnamese boys' name, drawn from Sino-Vietnamese senses such as 'only, sole' or 'to maintain/preserve,' and read in some names as graceful or refined. The Vietnamese route is documented; glosses vary, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12777 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 827

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198419782024

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

Duy is a Vietnamese boys' name from Sino-Vietnamese roots, with senses such as 'only, sole' or 'to maintain, preserve,' and read as graceful in some compounds. The Vietnamese route is documented; the exact gloss varies, which we note (said 'ZWEE').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Vietnamese-heritage, and soft.

Did you know? Duy is a Vietnamese boys' name from Sino-Vietnamese roots — carrying senses like 'only' or 'to maintain' — often paired in longer names. A documented heritage name we note (said 'ZWEE').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Duy — Vietnamese name; Sino-Vietnamese senses; heritage noted

Variations

DuiDuyDui

Nicknames

DuyDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duy mean?

Duy is a Vietnamese boys' name with senses like 'only, sole' or 'to maintain.' The heritage is documented; glosses vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Duy?

It's said ZWEE /ˈzwiː/ — one syllable (a northern reading); southern speakers may say 'YWEE.'

Is Duy a boy or girl name?

Duy is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Duy?

Duy is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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