150+ Chinese Boy Names and Meanings

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Chinese Language Baby Boy Names
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Popular Chinese Language Name Ideas for Males

Congratulations on your baby boy! Now it's time to pick the perfect name. Are you looking for a Chinese name? If you appreciate the beautiful tonal languages of China (all 302 individual living languages) like standard Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese, Shanghainese, or Fuzhou, your family is Chinese, or maybe you have a multicultural family and want to honor your family's history, this name list is perfect for you.

Parents often assign a Chinese name to their son with meaning. A Chinese name signifies the traits and characteristics a son will carry with them in their lifetime. It's important to note that most hanzi (characters or logograms) can be translated into English but not all are fully translatable.

Happy searching for a modern, traditional, or popular name, and don't forget to share your favorite names below!

Chinese Name Ideas for Baby Boys in English


Name	Meaning
Aiguo	Love of country
An	Peace
Bai	White
Bambang	Solider
Bengt	Blessed
Biming	Clear
Bingwen	Bright
Bo	Waves
Bojing	Admiration
Boqin	Respect
Chang	Spirit
Changpu	Simple
Chao	Suprassing
Chaun	Secure
Chen	Great
Cheng	Accomplished
Cheung	Good luck
Chi	Younger generation
Chuanli	Propriety
Chun	Bloom
Chung	Intelligent


Name	Meaning
Da	Attainment
Deli	Virtuous
Deming	Bright
Dingbang	Protector of country
Dong	East; winter
Duyi	Whole
Fai	Beginning
Feng	Sharp blade
Fu	Wealthy
Gan	Adventure
Gang	Strong
Gen	Root
Guang	Light
Gui	Noble
Guotin	Leader
Hai	Sea
Hao	Perfect
He	Peace of the river
Heng	Eternal
Hong	Swan
Hop	Agreeable
Hou	Noble
Hua	Prosperous
Huan	Happy
Hui	Splendor


Name	Meaning
Jia	Great
Jian	Healthy
Jianyu	Universe
Jie	Pure
Jig	Quick
Jin	Gold
Jinhai	Golden sea
Jun	Truth
Kang	Well-being
Kong	Sky
Kun	Universe
Kuo	Vast
Lei	Thunder
Li	Strength
Li jun	Logic, ruler
Li qiang	Logic; strong
Li wei	Logic; high power
Liang	Bright
Lie jie	Logic; hero
Ling	Compassion
Liu	Willow
Lok	Happiness


Name	Meaning
Manchu	Pure
Mingli	Bright
Mingyu	Bright jade
Minsheng	Voice of the people
Ning	Spirit
On	Peace
Park	Cypress tree
Peizhi	Respectful
Ping	Stable
Qi	Enlightenment
Qiang	Strong
Qiao	Handsome
Qing	Sky blue
Qiu	Autumn
Qu	Interesting
Quon	Bright
Ru	Bright
Shan	Mountain
Shen	Spirit

Popular Chinese Baby Boy Names


Name	Meaning
Shilin	Intellectual
Shing	Victory
Shoi-ming	Sunshine
Shui	Like water
Song	Pine tree
Susu	Quiet
Sying	Star
Tai-hua	Handsome
Taio	Distinguished
Tao	Waves
Tengfei	Soaring
Tu	Earth
Tung	Universal
Wang	Wish
Wang lei	King; thunder
Wang wei	King; power
Wang yong	King; brave
Wei	Great
Weiyuan	Depth
Weizhe	Sage
Wen	Cultured
Wenyan	Refined


Name	Meaning
Xiang	Circling
Xin	New
Xing	Rising
Xue	Studious
Yang	Model
Yanlin	Beijing forest
Ye	Bright
Yi	Firm
Ying
Yingjie	Brave
Yingpei	Admire
Yong	Brave
Yongrui	Lucky
You	Friend
Yuanjun	Joy
Zhixin	Ambitious
Zhong	Loyal
Zhou	Assist
Zian	Peace
Zihao	Hero

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.