What does Peng mean?
Peng is commonly the character 鹏, the giant mythical bird of Chinese legend.
What does Ming mean?
Ming is commonly the character 明, “bright, brilliant.”
Peng vs Ming
Which is more popular?
Peng and Ming are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Peng | Ming | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The great roc (鹏) | Bright (明) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | PUNG | MING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1920 |
| Peak year | 1995 (19) | 1981 (14) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Peng
Ming
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Peng | Ming |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 | 41 |
| 2000s | 12 | 75 |
| 1990s | 98 | 80 |
| 1980s | 117 | 77 |
| 1970s | 0 | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 | 17 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Peng or Ming more popular?
Peng and Ming are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Peng and Ming?
Peng means The great roc (鹏) (Chinese origin), while Ming means Bright (明) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Peng or Ming?
In US records, Peng first appears in 1981 and Ming in 1920, so Ming has the longer recorded history.