Meng

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Pronounced MENG /ˈmɛŋ/Medium

Meaning: Meng is a name of East and Southeast Asian heritage. Among Hmong Americans it is a common male name; in Chinese it corresponds to words read as 'dream' or, in the surname Meng, 'eldest' (as in the philosopher Mengzi, Mencius). Romanization only; no characters.Low

In 30 seconds: Meng is a short name of Hmong and Chinese heritage, linked in Chinese to 'dream' or 'eldest' (said 'MENG').

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Origin MediumHmong, Chinese

MeaningMeng is a name of East and Southeast Asian heritage. Among Hmong Americans it is a common male name; in Chinese it corresponds to words read as 'dream' or, in the surname Meng, 'eldest' (as in the philosopher Mengzi, Mencius). Romanization only; no characters.

U.S. rank (2013)#13403 ↗ Rising

2013 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 555

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

Meng carries more than one heritage. Among Hmong Americans, many of whom resettled in the U.S. after the 1970s, it is a familiar male name. In Chinese it matches words romanized as 'meng' meaning 'dream', and the old surname Meng, 'eldest', borne by the philosopher Mengzi (Mencius). We give the romanized form only.

In American records it appears from the late nineteen-seventies into the twenty-tens, closely following Hmong resettlement, with a small peak in the early nineties. It remains uncommon and is used within these heritage communities.

Did you know? Meng tracks Hmong and Chinese American families in the U.S.; it stayed rare, peaking at only a few dozen boys a year around 1993.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Meng — Hmong male name; Chinese 'dream/eldest'; romanized only

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meng mean?

Meng is a name of Hmong and Chinese heritage, in Chinese linked to 'dream' or 'eldest'.

How do you pronounce Meng?

It's said MENG /mɛŋ/ - one syllable.

Is Meng a boy or girl name?

Meng is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Meng?

Meng is a rare name in the U.S., most familiar within Hmong and Chinese communities.