Jiwoo

♂ Boy

Pronounced JEE-woo /ˈdʒi.wu/Medium

Meaning: A Korean given name whose meaning depends on the hanja, commonly 'wisdom/will' (ji) + 'universe/rain/house' (woo); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wisdom + universe (by hanja): Jiwoo is a Korean name. Crisp and warm (said 'JEE-woo'). Routes layered; used for both.

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Origin LowKorean

MeaningA Korean given name whose meaning depends on the hanja, commonly 'wisdom/will' (ji) + 'universe/rain/house' (woo); used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#12886 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Jiwoo is a Korean given name whose meaning depends on the hanja, commonly 'wisdom/will' (ji) + 'universe/rain/house' (woo) (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'JEE-woo').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Korean families. Rare, wisdom-and-universe at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Jiwoo is a Korean name whose meaning depends on the hanja — commonly 'wisdom/will' (ji) + 'universe/rain/house' (woo) — used for both sexes — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'JEE-woo').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Jiwoo — Korean; meaning by hanja; routes layered

Variations

Ji-wooJiwu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jiwoo mean?

Jiwoo is Korean; its meaning depends on the hanja (commonly 'wisdom' + 'universe'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jiwoo?

It's said JEE-woo /ˈdʒi.wu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jiwoo a boy or girl name?

Jiwoo is used for both; here it is listed as a boy's name.

How popular is Jiwoo?

Jiwoo is a very rare name in the U.S.