150+ Chinese Baby Boy Names and Meanings
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 not 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
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|---|---|
Aiguo
| Love of country
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An
| Peace
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Bai
| White
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Bambang
| Solider
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Bengt
| Blessed
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Biming
| Clear
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Bingwen
| Bright
|
Bo
| Waves
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Bojing
| Admiration
|
Boqin
| Respect
|
Chang
| Spirit
|
Changpu
| Simple
|
Chao
| Suprassing
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Chaun
| Secure
|
Chen
| Great
|
Cheng
| Accomplished
|
Cheung
| Good luck
|
Chi
| Younger generation
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Chuanli
| Propriety
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Chun
| Bloom
|
Chung
| Intelligent
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Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Da
| Attainment
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Deli
| Virtuous
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Deming
| Bright
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Dingbang
| Protector of country
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Dong
| East; winter
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Duyi
| Whole
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Fai
| Beginning
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Feng
| Sharp blade
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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
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Hop
| Agreeable
|
Hou
| Noble
|
Hua
| Prosperous
|
Huan
| Happy
|
Hui
| Splendor
|
Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Jia
| Great
|
Jian
| Healthy
|
Jianyu
| Universe
|
Jie
| Pure
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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
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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
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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
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Wang yong
| King; brave
|
Wei
| Great
|
Weiyuan
| Depth
|
Weizhe
| Sage
|
Wen
| Cultured
|
Wenyan
| Refined
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Name
| Meaning
|
|---|---|
Xiang
| Circling
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Xin
| New
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Xing
| Rising
|
Xue
| Studious
|
Yang
| Model
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Yanlin
| Beijing forest
|
Ye
| Bright
|
Yi
| Firm
|
Ying
| |
Yingjie
| Brave
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Yingpei
| Admire
|
Yong
| Brave
|
Yongrui
| Lucky
|
You
| Friend
|
Yuanjun
| Joy
|
Zhixin
| Ambitious
|
Zhong
| Loyal
|
Zhou
| Assist
|
Zian
| Peace
|
Zihao
| Hero
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