Nguyen: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ng-ooy-ehn
Origin: Vietnam
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Region Origin: Southeast Asia
Meaning: Victory

The name Nguyen is a common Vietnamese surname that has become increasingly popular as a given name in recent years. It means "victory" or "success, " reflecting the cultural values of resilience and achievement. It is important because it represents the growing recognition and appreciation of Asian cultures globally.

Nguyen Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nguyen is currently #20556 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nguyen is currently #8803 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nguyen is currently #10416 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nguyen is currently #4487 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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