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Ngoc

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Pronounced NGOK /ˈŋɔːk/Medium

Meaning: The Vietnamese Ngoc (diacritics dropped here), 'jade; gem; precious' — a treasured, luminous image. Given honestly; romanized.Low

In 30 seconds: A precious one-beat name: Ngoc is Vietnamese for 'jade; gem' (said 'NGOK'). Luminous and treasured.
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Origin MediumVietnamese
MeaningThe Vietnamese Ngoc (diacritics dropped here), 'jade; gem; precious' — a treasured, luminous image. Given honestly; romanized.
U.S. rank (2024)#16939 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 667

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219752024

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

Ngoc means 'jade; gem; precious' in Vietnamese, a treasured image of worth and beauty (the diacritics are dropped in English). It reads luminous and rare in the U.S. (said 'NGOK').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Vietnamese families. Rare, precious, and luminous.

Did you know? Ngoc is the Vietnamese word for 'jade; gem; precious' — a treasured, luminous image (here with the diacritics dropped) (said 'NGOK').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ngoc — Vietnamese 'jade; gem; precious'

Variations

Ngoc AnhBao NgocNgocc

Nicknames

NgocCoco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ngoc mean?

Ngoc is Vietnamese for 'jade; gem; precious'; romanized here with the diacritics dropped.

How do you pronounce Ngoc?

It's said NGOK /ˈŋɔːk/ — one syllable.

Is Ngoc a boy or girl name?

Ngoc is a girl's name.

How popular is Ngoc?

Ngoc is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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