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