What does Chen mean?
Chen is commonly the character 晨, “morning, dawn,” among other characters.
What does Feng mean?
Feng is commonly the character 风, “wind,” or 峰, “peak.”
Chen vs Feng
Which is more popular?
Chen and Feng are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Chen | Feng | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Morning, dawn (晨) | Wind (风) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | CHUN | FUNG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1977 | 1990 |
| Peak year | 1983 (9) | 1996 (9) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Chen
Feng
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Chen | Feng |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 22 | 5 |
| 2010s | 55 | 0 |
| 2000s | 50 | 8 |
| 1990s | 39 | 17 |
| 1980s | 20 | 0 |
| 1970s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chen or Feng more popular?
Chen and Feng are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Chen and Feng?
Chen means Morning, dawn (晨) (Chinese origin), while Feng means Wind (风) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Chen or Feng?
In US records, Chen first appears in 1977 and Feng in 1990, so Chen has the longer recorded history.