To help or to carry
In the Dinka language of South Sudan, Deng is a significant name often associated with the god of rain, fertility, and the sky. It is frequently given to boys born during a rainstorm or to honor the ancestral deity. In a Chinese context, it is a common surname that can mean to ascend or to step upon, though it is less common as a given name.
About 10 boys were named Deng in 2025.
Former NBA player from South Sudan
South Sudanese-Australian professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
