Red, pink, or vast
In Chinese, the meaning of Hong depends on the character used. It most commonly refers to the color red, symbolizing good fortune and joy, or 'vast' and 'grand' when referring to water or the spirit. In Vietnamese, it typically translates to 'pink' or 'rose'.
Less common today
Hong isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,190 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Acclaimed South Korean film director
South Korean football manager and former player
Oscar-nominated American actress
Leader of the Taiping Rebellion in China
