Yash
Success, glory, fame
Yogesh
God of yoga, Lord Shiva
Youssef
God will add, God increases
Yuan
Origin, source, the beginning
Yusof
God will increase, Joseph
Yuvan
Young, lord Shiva
Zachary
God has remembered, remembered
Zafran
Saffron, golden yellow
Zaid
Growth, abundance, increase
Zarif
Elegant, witty, refined
Zhi
Wisdom, will, aspiration
Zhong
Loyal, middle, clock
Zong
Ancestor, clan, religion
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethan, Lucas, Ryan, Jayden, and Nathan consistently rank among the most popular boy names. These names are widely used partly because they work across English and Chinese family contexts without requiring translation.
Consider how the name sounds in both English and your mother tongue, what it means, how it pairs with your surname, and whether it's easy to spell and pronounce. Many families also register a separate given name in a second language.
Yes - Short punchy names like Kai, Max, and Finn are gaining popularity. They're easy to say in multiple languages and hard to shorten further. However, two-syllable names remain the most popular overall.