Gender: Male
Origin: Australian, Chinese
Meaning: Fragrant, Garland of Gold, Unity and connectedness
Pronunciation: Tawng, tɔŋ, T AO NG
Popularity Rank: #8,141
Originating from Chinese, Tong means 'to pass through' or 'to connect'. It symbolizes unity, harmony, and connectedness.
The name Tong is of Australian, Chinese origin and means Fragrant, Garland of Gold, Unity and connectedness. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Tong is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Tawng
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): tɔŋ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AO NG
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
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At NamesLook, the name Tong is recorded 6,568 times globally, ranking it as the 8,141th most common name worldwide.
Tong is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 1,934 occurrences, making it the 226th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Tong is found among 1 in every 219 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #226 | 1 : 219 |
| Malaysia | #748 | 1 : 1,121 |
| Singapore | #542 | 1 : 781 |
| Macao | #89 | 1 : 290 |
| United States of America | #6,485 | 1 : 5,039 |
| China | #356 | 1 : 573 |
| United Kingdom | #4,387 | 1 : 3,492 |
| France | #7,787 | 1 : 9,314 |
| Sudan | #5,948 | 1 : 11,107 |
| Canada | #3,858 | 1 : 3,464 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tong from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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