b babynamesuggestion
Menu

Your Shortlist

0 names saved

Oh

Quick answer'Oh' is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean root meaning "five" (오, 五) or alternatively from "Wu" in Chinese, with origins tracing to ancient Chinese naming conventions.

Korean/Chinese · Boy · 1 syllable

O
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,529
TrendVintage
Peak year2013
Syllables1
OriginKorean/Chinese
LanguageKorean
CultureKorean
Letters2
Numerology5 Chaldean 3
Global rank#13,529

Popularity over time

Popularity index
Hover the line to see any year. 100 = most popular.

Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Oh

'Oh' is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean root meaning "five" (오, 五) or alternatively from "Wu" in Chinese, with origins tracing to ancient Chinese naming conventions.

This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.

Etymology

'Oh' is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean root meaning "five" (오, 五) or alternatively from "Wu" in Chinese, with origins tracing to ancient Chinese naming conventions. The name is a common Korean family name with Sino-Korean linguistic roots.

The name is primarily used in Korean culture and has historical significance in Korean genealogy, with several notable clans (particularly the Jinju Oh clan) documented throughout Korean history. It is not typically associated with a specific religion but is found among Korean populations across various faiths.

Oh currently ranks #13,529 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

Contribute to this name

Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.

Login to contribute

We use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.

AdvertisementAd — responsive (after data block)

Sibling name ideas

Korean names that sit beautifully beside Oh

Similar names you might like

Names starting with O

Names that sound like Oh

Phonetic match, not just spelling
Owi
Boy Yoruba

"'Owi' is a given name of Yoruba origin meaning "born into wealth" or "child of affluence," derived from the Yoruba…"

Global rank #2,444 View name
Oya
Girl Yoruba

"Oya is a Yoruba name meaning "she who tore" or derived from the goddess of storms and winds in Yoruba…"

Global rank #4,299 View name
Ohi
Boy Japanese

"Ohi is a Japanese given name meaning "large" or "great" (大) combined with "fire" or "sun" (火/日), though the exact…"

Global rank #4,417 View name
Owe
Boy Germanic

"Owe is an Old English name derived from the Germanic root meaning "edge" or "point of a sword," related to…"

Global rank #4,576 View name
Oha
Unisex Hawaiian

"Oha is a Hawaiian name derived from the Hawaiian language, meaning "family" or "relative," with roots in Polynesian linguistic traditions."

Unique View name
Ou
Unisex Chinese

"'Ou' is a Chinese given name derived from characters meaning "Europe" (欧) or other characters like those signifying "ou" sounds,…"

Unique View name
AdvertisementAd — between sections

Names trending right now

Rising names for Boys
✏

Help us make this better for every parent

Found a mistake · Know a name we’re missing · Have a different or better meaning for a name · Any question or recommendation — your insight helps families worldwide choose with confidence.

Share your feedback →
Scroll to Top
Follow & Connect