Hyuk
Meaningoften bright, glorious · Korean
Hyuk is a Korean boy name often meaning “bright, glorious”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. 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.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hyuk would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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 Hyuk
Hyuk is a boy name of Korean origin meaning “often bright, glorious”. 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 Hyuk 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 Hyuk
What does the name Hyuk mean?
Hyuk means “often bright, glorious” and comes from Korean. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Majid (“glorious, noble”), Laszlo (“glorious rule”), Rosendo (“possibly glorious path”) and Majed (“glorious”).
What is the origin of the name Hyuk?
Hyuk 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 Hyuk a boy or girl name?
Hyuk is a boy name.
What names are similar to Hyuk?
If you like Hyuk, you might also like Majid, Laszlo, Rosendo and Majed.
What should I know before naming my baby Hyuk?
Hyuk is a Korean boy name often meaning “bright, glorious”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. 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.