Phong

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Pronounced FONG /ˈfɔŋ/Medium

Meaning: From the Vietnamese Phong — variously 'the wind', 'abundant/prosperous', and 'a mountain peak/summit'; routes layered by characterLow

In 30 seconds: The wind; abundant; a peak: Phong is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FONG'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowVietnamese

MeaningFrom the Vietnamese Phong — variously 'the wind', 'abundant/prosperous', and 'a mountain peak/summit'; routes layered by character

U.S. rank (2025)#13405 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year1984

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,011

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

Phong comes from the Vietnamese Phong — variously 'the wind', 'abundant/prosperous', and 'a mountain peak/summit' (routes layered by character, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'FONG').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, the-wind-and-a-peak at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Phong is variously 'the wind', 'abundant', and 'a mountain peak' in Vietnamese (by character) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FONG').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Phong — Vietnamese; character-dependent

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phong mean?

Phong is Vietnamese, variously 'the wind', 'abundant', and 'a mountain peak' (by character); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Phong?

It's said FONG /ˈfɔŋ/ — one syllable.

Is Phong a boy or girl name?

Phong is a boy's name.

How popular is Phong?

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