Seung
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Seung is a Korean name meaning “victory”. It is a rare name, primarily used for boys, with 86.96% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Seung
Seung is a versatile and popular name component in Korean culture, meaning "victory," "succeed," "ascend," or "inherit." As a standalone name, or more commonly as part of a two-syllable given name, its meaning contributes to a positive and aspirational identity. The choice of Hanja (Chinese) (Chinese characters used in Korean) determines the precise meaning, but the general sense is one of achievement and progression.
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Gender Usage of the Name Seung
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Seung is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 86.96% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Seung
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Seung is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 9.15M births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 21.0M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 21.5M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Seung was last recorded at #10,775 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2007) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,151 in 1991. Its lowest recorded position was #10,775 in 2007. Over the last 16 years (1991–2007) the name fell -8624 places (from #2,151 to #10,775).
Characteristics of the Name Seung
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- g — Boy Names Ending in “g”
Name AestheticMethodology
Seung is a one-syllable name defined by a single, dense phonetic unit. This extreme brevity creates a Sleek & Modern aesthetic. It functions as a foundational cultural element in Korean dynastic naming conventions.
Middle Names For Seung
Middle names used with SeungMethodology
Seung is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Seung Hwan · Seung Wook · Seung Kil · Seung Taek · Seung YeolView all 10 boy middle names.
- Total 31 middle names used with Seung
- 6 girl middle names used with Seung
- 13 unisex middle names used with Seung
Middle name suggestions for SeungMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Seung is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “k”.
Examples: Seung Curtis · Seung Calvin · Seung Carlos · Seung Connor · Seung Conrad. View all 255 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Seung
Sound Like Seung Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Sang · Sung · Seng · View all 19 names
Spelled Like Seung Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Sung · Seng · Seong
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Steven · Stephen · Samuel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Seung Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Irving · King · Sterling · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Seung in ASL
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