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