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