Brave, perpetual, or eternal
Yong is a common East Asian name with different meanings based on the Hanja or Kanji used. In a Korean context, it often signifies 'brave' or 'courageous,' while in Chinese contexts, it frequently means 'perpetual' or 'eternal.' It is also a common element in names meaning 'dragon.'
Less common today
Yong isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,517 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The titular talented surgeon who takes illegal house calls · Yong-pal (TV series)
Former President of the World Bank and physician
