To wish, desire, or long for
In Vietnamese, Hau is a name often associated with the desire for good things or a hopeful disposition. It can also refer to the back or rear in a directional sense, though as a given name, it typically carries the connotation of a wish or a blessing. It is a brief, punchy name that is quite rare in Western contexts.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Hau in 2025.
A friendly rival character and grandson of the Kahuna Β· PokΓ©mon Sun and Moon
Former Premier of the Republic of China
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).