What does Hao mean?
Hao is commonly the character 浩, “vast, grand,” or 昊, “bright sky.”
What does Peng mean?
Peng is commonly the character 鹏, the giant mythical bird of Chinese legend.
Hao vs Peng
Which is more popular?
Hao is more popular than Peng today: about 6 US babies were given the name Hao in 2025, compared with 0 named Peng.
| Hao | Peng | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Vast, great (浩) | The great roc (鹏) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | HOW | PUNG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1976 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 1992 (20) | 1995 (19) |
| In 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hao
Peng
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Hao | Peng |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17 | 0 |
| 2010s | 84 | 0 |
| 2000s | 130 | 12 |
| 1990s | 122 | 98 |
| 1980s | 91 | 117 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hao or Peng more popular?
Hao is more popular than Peng today: about 6 US babies were given the name Hao in 2025, compared with 0 named Peng.
What is the difference between Hao and Peng?
Hao means Vast, great (浩) (Chinese origin), while Peng means The great roc (鹏) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Hao or Peng?
In US records, Hao first appears in 1976 and Peng in 1981, so Hao has the longer recorded history.