What does Kang mean?
Kang is commonly the character 康, “health, peace, well-being.”
What does Yong mean?
Yong is commonly the character 勇, “brave, courageous.”
Kang vs Yong
Which is more popular?
Kang and Yong are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Kang | Yong | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Health, well-being (康) | Brave (勇) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KAHNG | YONG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1941 |
| Peak year | 2000 (7) | 1993 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kang
Yong
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kang | Yong |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 12 | 38 |
| 1990s | 16 | 81 |
| 1980s | 11 | 92 |
| 1970s | 0 | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 | 28 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kang or Yong more popular?
Kang and Yong are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Kang and Yong?
Kang means Health, well-being (康) (Chinese origin), while Yong means Brave (勇) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Kang or Yong?
In US records, Kang first appears in 1981 and Yong in 1941, so Yong has the longer recorded history.