Cheng
Meaning of Cheng
Cheng, a unisex name steeped in Chinese heritage, emerges as the romanized echo of multiple characters—most notably 程 (chéng), signifying “journey,” and 成 (chéng), denoting “accomplishment.” Pronounced CHUNG (/tʃʌŋ/) in both Mandarin and Cantonese, Cheng conveys forward momentum, as if guiding its bearer along an unfolding narrative. In the United States, it has quietly appeared in birth registers since the mid-1980s—never surpassing seven annual uses and generally occupying ranks in the 700s and 800s—a statistic so modest it might rouse a faint blush on any popularity chart, yet this scarcity functions less as a shortcoming and more as a discreet badge of distinction, much like a lone lantern glowing in a vast courtyard. Balancing tradition with contemporary sensibility, Cheng appeals to parents seeking a name that is at once analytically grounded and poetically charged—proof, perhaps, that true character need not crowd the bestseller lists to leave a lasting impression.
Pronunciation
Chinese (Mandarin),Chinese (Cantonese)
- Pronunced as CHUNG (/tʃʌŋ/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Cheng
| Cheng Fei - |
| Cheng Pei-pei - |
| Cheng Lei - |
