Hieu

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Pronounced HYEW /ˈhjew/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese Hieu (Hiếu), meaning 'filial piety; dutiful devotion to one's parents' — a valued virtue in Vietnamese culture. Romanized here without tone marks.Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue name: Hieu means 'pious, filial, dutiful' (said 'HYEW') — a valued Vietnamese ideal of devotion to family.

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese Hieu (Hiếu), meaning 'filial piety; dutiful devotion to one's parents' — a valued virtue in Vietnamese culture. Romanized here without tone marks.

U.S. rank (2025)#8496 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 836

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

Hieu (Hiếu) is a Vietnamese name meaning 'filial piety, dutiful devotion' — a cherished virtue in Vietnamese life. Romanized without its tone mark, it stays a single, gentle syllable (said 'HYEW').

As a given name in the U.S., it is carried mainly within Vietnamese families and is rare overall. Rare, virtue-rich, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Hieu names the Vietnamese virtue of filial piety — dutiful love and respect toward one's parents. It's a warm, meaningful pick with deep cultural roots (said 'HYEW').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Hieu — Vietnamese Hieu (Hieu), 'filial piety, dutiful'; romanized

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hieu mean?

Hieu is a Vietnamese name meaning 'filial piety; pious, dutiful devotion to one's parents'.

How do you pronounce Hieu?

It's said HYEW /ˈhjew/ — one syllable.

Is Hieu a boy or girl name?

Hieu is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hieu?

Hieu is rare in the U.S., carried mainly within Vietnamese families.