The baby name Jang is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Korean: [tɕaŋ]; English approximation: 'jahng' (/dʒaŋ/).
Jang is Korean in Origin.
The baby name Jang is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Korean: [tɕaŋ]; English approximation: 'jahng' (/dʒaŋ/).
Jang is Korean in Origin.
Jang is an East Asian surname and occasional given name, best known as the Korean family name 장. It corresponds to several hanja, chiefly 張 (“to stretch, draw a bow; expand”), but also 章 (“chapter; emblem”) and 蔣 (“reed; surname”). Modern romanization favors Jang; older and diaspora forms include Chang. Cognates appear as Zhang (Mandarin), Cheung (Cantonese), Teo/Teoh (Hokkien), and Trương (Vietnamese). The surname is long‑established in Korean records and widely borne today.
As a given name, Jang functions as a sleek, gender‑neutral choice. In Korean naming, 장 can serve as one syllable of two‑syllable names, with meaning set by the selected hanja (e.g., 長 “long; leader,” 壯 “robust,” 彰 “illustrious”). In South Asian use, Jang may instead derive from Persian/Urdu jang, “war; battle,” seen in honorifics like Jang Bahadur, though standalone use is rare. Variants and related forms include Jang, Chang, Zhang, Cheung, Trương, and Teo/Teoh.
| Jang Keun-suk Jang Keun-suk is a South Korean singer and actor best known for his roles in the hit dramas You're Beautiful, Beethoven Virus, and Marry Me, Mary! Born on August 4, 1987, he became widely popular for his leading performances on Korean television. | Jang Ki-Yong Jang Ki-Yong is a South Korean actor born in 1992, best known for his roles in popular television dramas. He gained significant attention for his performance in 'Come and Hug Me' and continued to impress audiences with his work in 'My Roommate Is a Gumiho'. His talent and charisma have made him a notable figure in the South Korean entertainment industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR | Girls | 0 | #15 | 1 | 572 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #19 | 9 | 897 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| LU | 0 | #64 | 3 | 2,830 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #105 | 6 | 5,607 | |
| QA | 0 | #105 | 2 | 7,011 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #178 | 41 | 4,970 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #248 | 9 | 7,111 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #286 | 4 | 8,139 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #309 | 4 | 10,560 | |
| MY | 0 | #319 | 12 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #338 | 6 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #355 | 5 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #366 | 4 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #372 | 12 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #374 | 17 | 13,098 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| YE | 0 | #394 | 5 | 8,639 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #502 | 14 | 19,177 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #517 | 9 | 11,303 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #518 | 10 | 12,905 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| BH | 0 | #532 | 22 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #533 | 21 | 20,968 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #567 | 20 | 18,916 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #599 | 582 | 25,439 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #602 | 14 | 16,104 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #619 | 4 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #673 | 25 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #680 | 28 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #749 | 21 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #857 | 25 | 17,948 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #896 | 40 | 25,931 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #916 | 79 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 31 | 16,906 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #987 | 15 | 16,750 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,043 | 50 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,163 | 14 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,194 | 6 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,461 | 11 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,472 | 143 | 28,008 |
Jang is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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