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Proper; rank
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Ji
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Wisdom
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Ji-ho
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Wisdom; bright
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Ji-hoon
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Wisdom; will
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Asian
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Ji-hu
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Wisdom; thick
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Asian
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Ji-hun
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Wisdom; rank
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Asian
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Ji-min
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Ill; wisdom; gentle
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Asian
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Ji-soo
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Will; house; wisdom
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Asian
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Ji-su
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Will; house; wisdom
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Asian
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Ji-u
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Wisdom; will; house
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Asian
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Ji-won
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Wisdom; beauty
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Asian
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Ji-woo
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Sesame; will; house
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Asian
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Ji-yeong
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Wisdom; perceive; brave
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Asian
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Ji-young
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Wisdom; perceive; brave
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Jing
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Gentle
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Chinese
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Jong
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Quiet; loyal
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Jong-su
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Luxuriant; quiet; loyal; ancestry
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Asian
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Joo-won
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First; circumference
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Asian
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Joon
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King; talented
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Asian
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Joon-ho
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King; handsome; summer sky
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Ju-won
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Circumference; beauty
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Asian
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Jun
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King; talented
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Asian, Chinese
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Jun-ho
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Talented; bright
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Asian
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Jun-seo
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Talented; comfortable
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Asian
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Jung
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Quiet; loyal
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Asian
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Jung-hee
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Right; quiet
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Asian
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Jung-hoon
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Wisdom; will
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Asian
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Kyung
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Form of Gyeong
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Asian
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Min
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Quick; people
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Asian
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Min-jun
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People; quick; clever
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Asian
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Nestled in a peninsula between the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and Sea of Japan sits South Korea, a nation home to incredible islands, tech-savvy cities, and ancient temples rich in history. It’s no surprise that Korean boy names are just as unique, carrying a distinct style that makes them beloved. Let’s get to know them together.
Both girl and boy Korean names are structured differently than those in the U.S. The family name (surname) is first, followed by the personal (first) name. This order can be tricky to remember, but practice makes perfect. Meanings can also be challenging, as they vary depending on the hanja (writing system) used to format the name. Mistakes happen as you learn. Just apologize and note the correction going forward.
Digging into Korea’s personal (first) name customs is a treat for any name lover. They feature two syllables broken into two characters. Middle names aren’t used, though one part of a child’s personal name is often shared with a sibling. It’s not quite a middle name, but it’s a cool connection between kids. Two-part personal names may appear as one compound name or divided with a hyphen. For instance, among popular Korean boy names today, you’ll find Seo-jun and Seojun. Another example is Ji-ho and Jiho. Compound Korean boy names are more favored in the U.S.
Today’s most popular Korean boy names in South Korea include Yi-joon, an incredible moniker meaning “talented; handsome; joy.” Talk about a whole lot of awesome in one name! Seo-joon is another favorite, who’s a variant of Seo-jun, a name we previously mentioned. Ha-joon is also beloved, along with Shi-woo.
Common Korean boy names often have roots that extend beyond the country’s borders, as the nation is a melting pot of different culture. This might include names with ties to China and Japan, or names from far away. Ming is a cutie from China, meaning “bright,” as is Jun, who commonly appears in the country’s most favorite names.
See more cute Korean boy names and meanings on our extended list.
