What does Peng mean?
Peng is commonly the character 鹏, the giant mythical bird of Chinese legend.
What does Wei mean?
Wei is commonly the character 伟, “great, extraordinary,” among other characters.
Peng vs Wei
Which is more popular?
Wei is more popular than Peng today: about 7 US babies were given the name Wei in 2025, compared with 0 named Peng.
| Peng | Wei | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The great roc (鹏) | Great, mighty (伟) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | PUNG | WAY |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1981 | 1970 |
| Peak year | 1995 (19) | 1998 (18) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 7 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Peng
Wei
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Peng | Wei |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 | 8 |
| 2000s | 12 | 68 |
| 1990s | 98 | 108 |
| 1980s | 117 | 68 |
| 1970s | 0 | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Peng or Wei more popular?
Wei is more popular than Peng today: about 7 US babies were given the name Wei in 2025, compared with 0 named Peng.
What is the difference between Peng and Wei?
Peng means The great roc (鹏) (Chinese origin), while Wei means Great, mighty (伟) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Peng or Wei?
In US records, Peng first appears in 1981 and Wei in 1970, so Wei has the longer recorded history.