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Vinh

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Pronounced VIN /ˈvɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese vinh, 'glory, honor; a bay/gulf' (meaning depends on the character)Medium

In 30 seconds: Glory and honor: Vinh is Vietnamese for 'glory, honor'. Crisp, dignified, and warm.

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningFrom Vietnamese vinh, 'glory, honor; a bay/gulf' (meaning depends on the character)

U.S. rank (2025)#4529 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,541

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

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) — a crisp, dignified name (a coastal city bears it too).

Overall data confidence 72%

Vietnamese references — Vinh — character-dependent

Variations

Vinhh

Nicknames

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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 /ˈvɪn/ — 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.