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How to Pronounce Vinh
Pronounced VIN
π Hear it /ΛvΙͺn/ Medium β§ copy
Meaning: From Vietnamese vinh, 'glory, honor; a bay/gulf' (meaning depends on the character) Medium β§ copy
In 30 seconds: Glory and honor: Vinh is Vietnamese for 'glory, honor'. Crisp, dignified, and warm.
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Meaning From Vietnamese vinh, 'glory, honor; a bay/gulf' (meaning depends on the character)
U.S. rank (2025) #4529 β Rising
2025 U.S. births 23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 1983
Total births (all-time) β 1,518
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 1983 1976 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Vinh comes from Vietnamese vinh , 'glory, honor' (or 'a bay/gulf', depending on the character, which we note). A crisp, dignified name across Vietnam (also the name of a city).
In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, glory at the root, and dignified.
Did you know? Vinh means 'glory, honor' in Vietnamese (it can also mean 'a bay/gulf', depending on the character) β a crisp, dignified name (a coastal city bears it too).
Overall data confidence 72%
Vietnamese references β Vinh β character-dependent
Variations Vinhh
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Vinhβ¦ Minh β a fellow short Vietnamese name Sai β a fellow Vietnamese choice Tai β a fellow Vietnamese choice Tre β another Vietnamese name Long β a similarly popular pick Frequently Asked What does the name Vinh mean? Vinh is Vietnamese for 'glory, honor' (or 'a bay', depending on the character).
How do you pronounce Vinh? It's said VIN /ΛvΙͺn/ β a single syllable.
Is Vinh a boy or girl name? Vinh is a boy's name.
How popular is Vinh? Vinh is a rare name in the U.S.
