Hoon
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Hoon is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hoon
Hoon is a boy name of Korean origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Hoon at school.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean boy names
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Boy name: Rami · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Boy name: Aram · high, exalted
- Boy name: Yuri · farmer
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Jin · gold
- Boy name: Sion · depends on the hanja chosen
Questions about the name Hoon
What does the name Hoon mean?
Like most Korean names, Hoon has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Hoon?
Hoon is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Ari (“lion”), Rami (“depends on the hanja chosen”), Sol (“sun”) and Aram (“high, exalted”).
Is Hoon a boy or girl name?
Hoon is a boy name.
What should I know before naming my baby Hoon?
Hoon is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.