Browse 146 Korean boy names with Hangul, hanja, meaning and era. Sort by popularity, or search the list for a syllable that brothers can share.
Ba-da 바다 Say it: BA-DA
Sea or ocean
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Evokes a refreshing, deep, and broad-minded personality.
바 Part of the native word for sea다 Part of the native word for seaCopy Save
Ba-ram 바람 Say it: BA-RAM
Wind or wish
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
Represents freedom, movement, and deep desire in modern contexts.
바 Part of the native word for wind람 Part of the native word for windCopy Save
Baek-hyeon 백현 · 白賢 Say it: BAEK-HYEON
A pure and wise scholar of flawless character.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era · How common: uncommon
A highly elegant name that evokes the image of a scholar dressed in pure white robes.
백 白 white, pure, or clear · dictionary gloss: white; pure, unblemished; bright 현 賢 virtuous, wise, or worthy · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Baek-u 백우 · 白宇 Say it: BAEK-WOO
A pure and vast universe, representing a clean mind and grand ambition.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era · How common: rare
Perfect for a young noble scholar dressed in traditional white silk robes.
백 白 white, pure, clear · dictionary gloss: white; pure, unblemished; bright 우 宇 house, universe, space · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
Bit 빛 Say it: BIT
Light or glow.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A sharp, luminous single-syllable name loved for its simplicity.
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Byeong-cheol 병철 · 炳喆 Say it: BYUNG-CHUL
A bright and wise person who shines intellectually.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A classic masculine name very common among Korean men born in the 1960s and 1970s.
병 炳 bright or luminous · dictionary gloss: bright, luminous; glorious 철 喆 wise or sagacious · dictionary gloss: a sage; wise; sagacious Copy Save
Byeong-heon 병헌 · 秉憲 Say it: BYUNG-HUN
One who upholds justice and law
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A solid, traditional name common for boys born in the 1970s.
병 秉 to grasp or hold · dictionary gloss: grasp, hold; bundle; authority 헌 憲 law or constitution · dictionary gloss: constitution, statute, law Copy Save
Chan-sol 찬솔 Say it: CHAN-SOL
A native Korean name meaning a pine tree that is full, sturdy, and bright.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A sturdy and refreshing native name popular for boys in recent decades.
찬 filled or packed솔 pine treeCopy Save
Da-on 다온 Say it: DA-ON
All good things come to you
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A modern, trendy native name with a very positive meaning.
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Dae-hyeon 대현 · 大賢 Say it: DAE-HYEON
A man of great wisdom and outstanding virtue.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Modern, Murim · How common: common
A strong, traditional masculine name popular across all eras, from Joseon scholars to modern boys.
대 大 great, big, or grand · dictionary gloss: big, great, vast, large, high 현 賢 wise, virtuous, or worthy · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Do-gyeom 도겸 · 道謙 Say it: DO-GYEOM
One who walks the path of moral truth with deep humility.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Modern, Murim · How common: uncommon
Evokes the philosophical nature of Neo-Confucian scholars and Daoist martial artists.
도 道 the path, way, or moral truth · dictionary gloss: path, road, street; method, way 겸 謙 humble, modest · dictionary gloss: humble, modest; hexagram ䷎ Copy Save
Do-hyeon 도현 · 道賢 Say it: DO-HYUN
One who follows the path of wisdom
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Modern, Murim · How common: common
A highly respected name that gained popularity in the 1990s.
도 道 path, way, or truth · dictionary gloss: path, road, street; method, way 현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Do-jin 도진 · 道鎭 Say it: DO-JEEN
One who guards the path of righteousness and maintains stability.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era, Modern, Murim · How common: common
A strong name fitting for a Joseon warrior, also highly popular for modern baby boys.
도 道 path, way, or truth · dictionary gloss: path, road, street; method, way 진 鎭 to guard, protect, or stabilize · dictionary gloss: town, market place; suppress Copy Save
Do-yun 도윤 · 道允 Say it: DOH-YOON
One who follows the right path and is trusted by others.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A top-ranking modern name chosen for its soft, gentle sound.
도 道 path, way, or principle · dictionary gloss: path, road, street; method, way 윤 允 to allow, consent, or trust · dictionary gloss: to grant, to allow, to consent Copy Save
Dong-geon 동건 · 東建 Say it: DONG-GEON
Establishing strength and building great things in the east.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A strong, traditional masculine name popular among boys born in the early 2000s.
동 東 east · dictionary gloss: east, eastern, eastward 건 建 to build, establish, or strong · dictionary gloss: build, establish, erect, found Check meaning
Contains 'dong', common English slang for penis.
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Dong-hyeon 동현 · 東賢 Say it: DONG-HYUN
The wise man of the East
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A strong, traditional-sounding name that peaked in the 1990s.
동 東 east · dictionary gloss: east, eastern, eastward 현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Check meaning
Contains 'dong', common English slang for penis.
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Dong-u 동우 · 東宇 Say it: DONG-WOO
The universe of the east, symbolizing the rising sun and new beginnings.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A very popular boy's name in Korea during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
동 東 east · dictionary gloss: east, eastern, eastward 우 宇 house or universe · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Check meaning
Contains 'dong', common English slang for penis.
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Du-ri 두리 Say it: DOO-REE
Two; also means round or together
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
Often given to a second child or used for cute characters.
두 Part of the native word for two리 Part of the native word for twoCopy Save
Eu-tteum 으뜸 Say it: EU-TTEUM
The best, top, first, or peak.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: rare · Native Korean (no hanja)
An encouraging native name given to children to wish them excellence.
으뜸 best, top, first, or peakMedium confidence
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Eun-u 은우 · 恩羽 Say it: EUN-WOO
A feather of grace, light and gentle.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A highly popular modern name, currently very trendy for boys but also used for girls.
은 恩 grace or kindness · dictionary gloss: kindness, mercy, charity 우 羽 feather or wing · dictionary gloss: feather, plume; wings; Kangxi radical 124 Copy Save
Ga-eul 가을 Say it: GA-EUL
Autumn
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Evokes a calm, reflective, and slightly melancholic mood.
가 Part of the native word for autumn을 Part of the native word for autumnCopy Save
Ga-on 가온 Say it: GA-ON
A native Korean word meaning the center or middle of the world.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A modern native name often chosen to wish for the child to be a central figure.
가온 native Korean word meaning the center or middleCopy Save
Ga-ram 가람 Say it: GA-RAM
River (ancient Korean)
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
An elegant, archaic native word used as a modern name.
가 Part of the native word for river람 Part of the native word for riverCopy Save
Geon-u 건우 · 建宇 Say it: GUN-WOO
One who builds a great house or establishes a vast universe.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A strong, solid name popular for energetic boys.
건 建 build, establish, or strong · dictionary gloss: build, establish, erect, found 우 宇 universe, house, or spacious · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
Geon-yul 건율 · 建律 Say it: GUN-YOOL
To establish order, law, or a beautiful rhythm.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A chic and modern name with a unique sound that has risen in popularity recently.
건 建 to build, establish, or construct · dictionary gloss: build, establish, erect, found 율 律 law, rhythm, or melody · dictionary gloss: statute, principle, regulation Copy Save
Gu-reum 구름 Say it: GOO-REUM
Cloud
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon · Native Korean (no hanja)
A soft, nature-inspired name used in modern creative writing.
구 Part of the native word for cloud름 Part of the native word for cloudCopy Save
Gwang-hyeon 광현 · 廣賢 Say it: GWANG-HYUN
Vast wisdom and virtue, fitting for a respected scholar or noble leader.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century, Joseon era · How common: common
A highly dignified name common among Joseon-era literati and government officials.
광 廣 wide, broad, vast · dictionary gloss: broad, wide, extensive 현 賢 wise, virtuous, worthy · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Gwang-min 광민 · 光敏 Say it: KWANG-MIN
Bright and clever
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A classic name with a bright image, popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
광 光 light or brightness · dictionary gloss: light, brilliant, shine; only 민 敏 quick or clever · dictionary gloss: fast, quick, clever, smart Copy Save
Gyeong-hun 경훈 · 景勳 Say it: GYEONG-HOON
Bright merit, representing a scholar or noble who achieves great deeds for the state.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A strong masculine name popular in the late 20th century.
경 景 bright or scenery · dictionary gloss: scenery, view; conditions 훈 勳 merit or great deed · dictionary gloss: meritorious deed; merits; rank Copy Save
Gyeong-su 경수 · 慶秀 Say it: KYUNG-SOO
An outstanding person whose achievements bring celebration and joy.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A very common name for Korean men born in the 1960s and 1970s.
경 慶 celebrate or congratulate · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate 수 秀 outstanding or elegant · dictionary gloss: ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful Copy Save
Gyeong-u 경우 · 慶宇 Say it: GYEONG-WOO
A blessed house filled with celebrations and joy.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: uncommon
A classic name for Korean men born in the 1960s and 1970s.
경 慶 congratulation, celebration, or blessing · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate 우 宇 house, universe, or spacious · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
Gyu-bin 규빈 · 奎彬 Say it: GYU-BEEN
A bright, shining star that is refined and elegant.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
Slightly chic and modern, used for both boys and girls.
규 奎 star, constellation · dictionary gloss: stride of man; 15th lunar mansion, determinative star η Andromedae 빈 彬 refined, elegant, or ornate · dictionary gloss: cultivated, well-bred Copy Save
Ha-gyeong 하경 · 夏慶 Say it: HA-GYEONG
A grand celebration or a joyful, warm summer blessing
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon
A lovely, bright name that carries a cheerful and friendly modern image.
하 夏 summer or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 경 慶 celebration, joy, or good fortune · dictionary gloss: congratulate, celebrate Copy Save
Ha-jun 하준 · 河俊 Say it: HA-JOON
A talented and handsome person whose influence flows like a great river.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A highly popular and trendy modern name for boys born in the 2010s and 2020s.
하 河 river, stream, or grand flow · dictionary gloss: river; stream; the Yellow River 준 俊 talented, handsome, or elite · dictionary gloss: talented, capable; handsome Copy Save
Ha-neul 하늘 Say it: HA-NEUL
Sky or heaven
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A very popular modern name representing vastness and freedom.
하 Part of the native word for sky늘 Part of the native word for skyCopy Save
Ha-on 하온 · 河溫 Say it: HA-ON
A warm, gentle, and steadily flowing river.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A gentle, modern name with a soft and comforting image.
하 河 river · dictionary gloss: river; stream; the Yellow River 온 溫 warm, gentle · dictionary gloss: lukewarm, warm; tepid, mild Copy Save
Ha-ru 하루 Say it: HA-ROO
Day
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
Very trendy and modern, with a simple and friendly sound.
하 Part of the native word for day루 Part of the native word for dayCopy Save
Ha-won 하원 · 夏源 Say it: HA-WON
The vibrant source of summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: rare
A soft and gentle modern name that has gained popularity since the late 1990s.
하 夏 summer · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 원 源 source or origin · dictionary gloss: spring; source, head; surname Medium confidence
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Ha-yul 하율 · 夏律 Say it: HA-YOOL
The vibrant rhythm or melody of summer.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A modern, trendy unisex name often given to boys for its refreshing and musical sound.
하 夏 summer, great, or grand · dictionary gloss: summer; great, grand, big 율 律 law, rhythm, or melody · dictionary gloss: statute, principle, regulation Copy Save
Han-gyeol 한결 Say it: HAN-GYEOL
Unchanging, consistent, and single-minded in heart.
Origin: Korean (native word) · Fits: Modern · How common: common · Native Korean (no hanja)
A highly favored gender-neutral name for modern webtoon protagonists.
한 one, unified결 wave, texture, or consistencyCopy Save
Hui-su 희수 · 熙秀 Say it: HEE-SOO
An outstanding person who shines brightly in the world
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A classic unisex name that bridges older and younger generations.
희 熙 bright, shining, or glorious · dictionary gloss: bright, splendid, glorious 수 秀 outstanding, exceptional, or beautiful · dictionary gloss: ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful Copy Save
Hyeon-jun 현준 · 賢俊 Say it: HYUN-JOON
A wise, talented, and handsome person.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A staple modern name that carries an air of elegance and intelligence.
현 賢 wise, worthy, or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able 준 俊 talented, handsome, or outstanding · dictionary gloss: talented, capable; handsome Copy Save
Hyeon-su 현수 · 賢秀 Say it: HYUN-SOO
Wise and outstanding
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A timeless classic name popular throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able 수 秀 outstanding or elegant · dictionary gloss: ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful Copy Save
Hyeon-tae 현태 · 賢泰 Say it: HYEON-TAE
A wise leader who brings great peace and prosperity to his people.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A classic, heavy name that commands respect and authority.
현 賢 wise, virtuous, or worthy · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able 태 泰 great, peaceful, or grand · dictionary gloss: great, exalted, superior; big; hexagram ䷊ Copy Save
Hyeon-u 현우 · 賢宇 Say it: HYUN-WOO
A wise person who embraces the universe
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A modern classic name that grew immensely popular during the 1990s.
현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able 우 宇 house or universe · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
I-jun 이준 · 怡俊 Say it: EE-JOON
A joyful, talented, and handsome person.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
One of the most popular boy names of the 2020s, sounding soft and highly sophisticated.
이 怡 joyful, happy, or harmony · dictionary gloss: harmony; pleasure, joy; be glad 준 俊 talented, handsome, or outstanding · dictionary gloss: talented, capable; handsome Copy Save
Jae-gyeom 재겸 · 宰謙 Say it: JAE-GYEOM
A humble ruler who governs with modesty and care for others.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Joseon era · How common: rare
An elegant, aristocratic name for a noble son destined for high office.
재 宰 ruler, steward, to govern · dictionary gloss: to slaughter; to rule 겸 謙 humble, modest · dictionary gloss: humble, modest; hexagram ䷎ Copy Save
Jae-ho 재호 · 在豪 Say it: JAE-HO
To live with a heroic and grand spirit.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: common
A strong, traditional male name highly favored from the late 1960s through the 1980s.
재 在 exist or reside · dictionary gloss: be at, in, on; consist in, rest 호 豪 heroic or grand · dictionary gloss: brave, heroic, chivalrous Copy Save
Jae-hyeok 재혁 · 載赫 Say it: JAE-HYEOK
One who carries a brilliant reputation and shines brightly.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Murim · How common: common
A powerful, sharp-sounding name perfect for a fierce warrior or a rival clan leader.
재 載 to carry, load, or record · dictionary gloss: load; carry; transport, convey 혁 赫 shining, brilliant, or red · dictionary gloss: bright, radiant, glowing Copy Save
Jae-hyeon 재현 · 在賢 Say it: JAE-HYUN
To live with wisdom and virtue
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A soft, intelligent-sounding name popular in the late 1980s and 1990s.
재 在 to exist or be at · dictionary gloss: be at, in, on; consist in, rest 현 賢 wise or virtuous · dictionary gloss: virtuous, worthy, good; able Copy Save
Jae-i 재이 · 在怡 Say it: JAE-EE
To live a life filled with joy and harmony
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon
A very trendy, short name favored by young modern parents for its cute, global sound.
재 在 to exist, live, or be present · dictionary gloss: be at, in, on; consist in, rest 이 怡 joy, harmony, or pleasure · dictionary gloss: harmony; pleasure, joy; be glad Copy Save
Jae-u 재우 · 載宇 Say it: JAE-WOO
One who contains the vast universe
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A classic, elegant name popular in the late 1980s and 1990s.
재 載 to load, carry, or contain · dictionary gloss: load; carry; transport, convey 우 宇 house or universe · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
Jae-won 재원 · 宰元 Say it: JEH-WON
A prominent leader who stands at the source of power.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A smart and sharp-sounding name often given to boys expected to lead.
재 宰 rule, lead, or govern · dictionary gloss: to slaughter; to rule 원 元 origin, first, or source · dictionary gloss: first; dollar; origin; head Copy Save
Jae-yun 재윤 · 在潤 Say it: JAE-YOON
To live a life filled with prosperity and abundance.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A soft, gentle name that has grown increasingly popular since the late 20th century.
재 在 to exist, be, or dwell · dictionary gloss: be at, in, on; consist in, rest 윤 潤 sleek, rich, or prosper · dictionary gloss: soft, moist; sleek; freshen Copy Save
Jeong-hun 정훈 · 正勳 Say it: JUNG-HOON
Righteous merit
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Mid-20th century · How common: very common
A very standard, reliable name for boys born in the 1970s and 1980s.
정 正 righteous or correct · dictionary gloss: right, proper, correct 훈 勳 merit or meritorious deed · dictionary gloss: meritorious deed; merits; rank Copy Save
Jeong-min 정민 · 廷珉 Say it: JUNG-MIN
A beautiful jade-like gem fit for the royal court.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
Highly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, offering a soft yet refined masculine feel.
정 廷 royal court · dictionary gloss: court 민 珉 jade-like beautiful stone · dictionary gloss: stone resembling jade Copy Save
Jeong-u 정우 · 政宇 Say it: JUNG-WOO
One who rules or guides the world justly
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: common
A strong name that grew popular in the late 1980s and remains highly popular today.
정 政 government or rule · dictionary gloss: government, political affairs 우 宇 house or universe · dictionary gloss: house; building, structure; eaves Copy Save
Ji-an 지안 · 智安 Say it: JI-AN
A wise and peaceful person
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
Extremely trendy and popular for girls born in the late 2010s and 2020s.
지 智 wisdom · dictionary gloss: wisdom, knowledge, intelligence 안 安 peace or quiet · dictionary gloss: peaceful, tranquil, quiet Copy Save
Ji-heon 지헌 · 志憲 Say it: JEE-HEON
One whose strong will and high ambitions serve as a standard for others.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: uncommon
A strong, intellectual name that has been steadily used for boys since the late 20th century.
지 志 will, ambition, or purpose · dictionary gloss: purpose, will, determination; annals 헌 憲 law, charter, or standard · dictionary gloss: constitution, statute, law Copy Save
Ji-ho 지호 · 志浩 Say it: JEE-HO
A person with great ambition and a vast, noble mind.
Origin: Sino-Korean (hanja) · Fits: Modern · How common: very common
A strong, classic-sounding name that remains highly fashionable today.
지 志 will, purpose, or ambition · dictionary gloss: purpose, will, determination; annals 호 浩 great, vast, or grand · dictionary gloss: great, numerous, vast, abundant Copy Save