Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Magnificent."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Chinese.

Popularity: The name Hong ranked 1126th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Depending on the tone and character associated with the name, it may mean ''magnificent,'' ''red,'' ''deep water,'' ''flood,'' ''rainbow'' or ''swan.''

Meaning: Its source is a Chinese expression meaning "Red."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Chinese.

Popularity: The name Hong ranked 1627th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: Depending on the tone and character associated with the name, it may mean ''red,'' ''grand'' or ''rainbow.''