What does Wei mean?
Wei is commonly the character 伟, “great, extraordinary,” among other characters.
What does Hao mean?
Hao is commonly the character 浩, “vast, grand,” or 昊, “bright sky.”
Wei vs Hao
Which is more popular?
Wei is more popular than Hao today: about 7 US babies were given the name Wei in 2025, compared with 6 named Hao.
| Wei | Hao | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Great, mighty (伟) | Vast, great (浩) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | WAY | HOW |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1970 | 1976 |
| Peak year | 1998 (18) | 1992 (20) |
| In 2025 | 7 | 6 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Wei
Hao
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Wei | Hao |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 17 |
| 2010s | 8 | 84 |
| 2000s | 68 | 130 |
| 1990s | 108 | 122 |
| 1980s | 68 | 91 |
| 1970s | 31 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Wei or Hao more popular?
Wei is more popular than Hao today: about 7 US babies were given the name Wei in 2025, compared with 6 named Hao.
What is the difference between Wei and Hao?
Wei means Great, mighty (伟) (Chinese origin), while Hao means Vast, great (浩) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Wei or Hao?
In US records, Wei first appears in 1970 and Hao in 1976, so Wei has the longer recorded history.