What does Feng mean?
Feng is commonly the character 风, “wind,” or 峰, “peak.”
What does Ming mean?
Ming is commonly the character 明, “bright, brilliant.”
Feng vs Ming
Which is more popular?
Feng and Ming are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Feng | Ming | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wind (风) | Bright (明) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | FUNG | MING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1990 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 1996 (9) | 1981 (14) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Feng
Ming
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Feng | Ming |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 | 41 |
| 2000s | 8 | 75 |
| 1990s | 17 | 80 |
| 1980s | 0 | 77 |
| 1970s | 0 | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng or Ming more popular?
Feng and Ming are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Feng and Ming?
Feng means Wind (风) (Chinese origin), while Ming means Bright (明) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Feng or Ming?
In US records, Feng first appears in 1990 and Ming in 1920, so Ming has the longer recorded history.