What does Feng mean?
Feng is commonly the character 风, “wind,” or 峰, “peak.”
What does Kang mean?
Kang is commonly the character 康, “health, peace, well-being.”
Feng vs Kang
Which is more popular?
Feng and Kang are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Feng | Kang | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wind (风) | Health, well-being (康) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | FUNG | KAHNG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1990 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 1996 (9) | 2000 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Feng
Kang
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Feng | Kang |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 8 | 12 |
| 1990s | 17 | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng or Kang more popular?
Feng and Kang are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Feng and Kang?
Feng means Wind (风) (Chinese origin), while Kang means Health, well-being (康) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Feng or Kang?
In US records, Feng first appears in 1990 and Kang in 1981, so Kang has the longer recorded history.