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Huy
♂ Boy
Pronounced HWEE /ˈhwi/Medium
Meaning: From the Vietnamese, 'glory; brightness; splendor; radiance'Low
In 30 seconds: Glory; brightness; splendor: Huy is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'HWEE').
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Origin LowVietnamese
MeaningFrom the Vietnamese, 'glory; brightness; splendor; radiance'
U.S. rank (2025)#7874 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,715
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
Huy comes from the Vietnamese, 'glory; brightness; splendor; radiance'. A crisp, classic name (said 'HWEE').
In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, glory-and-brightness at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Huy means 'glory; brightness; splendor' in Vietnamese — a crisp, radiant name (said 'HWEE').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Huy — Vietnamese etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Huy mean?
Huy is Vietnamese for 'glory; brightness; splendor'.
How do you pronounce Huy?
It's said HWEE /ˈhwi/ — one syllable.
Is Huy a boy or girl name?
Huy is a boy's name.
How popular is Huy?
Huy is a very rare name in the U.S.