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Truong

Quick answerTruong is a Vietnamese given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "upright," "correct," or "central," with Chinese character origins (often written as 中, 長, or 莊).

Sino-Vietnamese · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#7,782
TrendVintage
Peak year1983
Syllables1
OriginSino-Vietnamese
LanguageVietnamese
CultureVietnamese
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 9
Global rank#2,936

Popularity over time

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

About the name Truong

Truong is a Vietnamese given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "upright," "correct," or "central," with Chinese character origins (often written as 中, 長, or 莊).

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Etymology

Truong is a Vietnamese given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese root meaning "upright," "correct," or "central," with Chinese character origins (often written as 中, 長, or 莊). The name is predominantly used in Vietnamese culture and has no specific religious affiliation, though it has been borne by numerous Vietnamese historical figures, intellectuals, and leaders throughout the country's history.

Truong currently ranks #7,782 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.

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