Sun

♂ Boy

Pronounced SUN /ˈsʌn/High

Meaning: From the word sun — Old English sunne, 'the sun' (a radiant word-name); also the Chinese surname Sun ('grandson'); here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Radiant and bright: Sun is the word-name for the sun (and a Chinese surname). Warm, bold, and luminous. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowEnglish, Chinese

MeaningFrom the word sun — Old English sunne, 'the sun' (a radiant word-name); also the Chinese surname Sun ('grandson'); here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6754 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 503

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

Sun comes from the word sun — Old English sunne, 'the sun', the radiant star at the center of the sky (long a symbol of life, warmth, and light). It is also a major Chinese surname (Sun Yat-sen; routes layered, which we note). A warm, bold word-name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-sun at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Sun (Old English sunne) names the radiant star at the heart of our sky — a warm, luminous word-name; it's also a common Chinese surname (Sun Yat-sen), here for boys.

Overall data confidence 50%

Oxford English Dictionary — sun — word origin

Variations

SunnySol

Nicknames

Sunny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sun mean?

Sun is the word for 'the sun', and a Chinese surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sun?

It's said SUN /ˈsʌn/ — a single syllable.

Is Sun a boy or girl name?

Sun is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Sun?

Sun is a rare name in the U.S.