Hyun

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Hyun

Pronounced HYUN /ˈhjun/Medium

Meaning: A Korean name element (romanized from Hangul) often meaning 'virtuous, worthy' or 'wise, bright' — a common, meaningful element in Korean names. A short, one-beat name.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Hyun — 'virtuous, worthy' (Korean) (said 'HYUN'). A Korean name, 'virtuous', which we note.

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Origin LowKorean

MeaningA Korean name element (romanized from Hangul) often meaning 'virtuous, worthy' or 'wise, bright' — a common, meaningful element in Korean names. A short, one-beat name.

U.S. rank (2016)#12940 ↗ Rising

2016 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 263

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

Hyun is a Korean name element, 'virtuous, worthy'; a short Korean name (said 'HYUN').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Korean, and single-beat.

Did you know? Hyun is a Korean name element (romanized) often meaning 'virtuous, worthy' or 'wise, bright' — common in Korean names (said 'HYUN').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Hyun — Korean 'hyun'; 'virtuous, worthy'; romanized

Variations

Hyeon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hyun mean?

Hyun is a Korean name element (romanized) often meaning 'virtuous, worthy' or 'wise, bright.'

How do you pronounce Hyun?

It's said HYUN /ˈhjun/ — one syllable.

Is Hyun a boy or girl name?

Here Hyun is used as a boy's name; it appears in both boys' and girls' Korean names.

How popular is Hyun?

Hyun is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.