Bright, empty, or a surname meaning hole
In Chinese, Kong is a common surname (as in Confucius) meaning 'hole' or 'hollow.' As a given name, it can mean 'bright' or 'empty/sky' depending on the specific characters used. In the West, it is most famously associated with the cinematic giant ape.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kong in 2025.
The legendary giant movie monster · King Kong
The birth name of the philosopher Confucius
Olympic gold medalist in table tennis
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
