You spend enough time around names, and after a while, you stop seeing them as just letters strung together. In Taiwan, names aren’t random or decorative—they mean something. They whisper family expectations, shout cultural pride, sometimes even bend the rules of language just enough to slip in a bit of individuality.
What’s always stood out to me is how deeply woven these names are into Taiwan’s linguistic heritage. Mandarin Chinese is the default script—Hanzi characters chosen carefully for their meaning, sound, and balance—but that’s only part of the picture. You’ll hear Hokkien and Hakka in the mix too, depending on who’s speaking and what story the name needs to tell.
Traditional Han-style names still hold sway, especially in families that value ancestral continuity. But more and more, I’ve seen younger parents sidestep the old conventions and go for names that feel lighter, freer—sometimes chosen for how they sound in English, other times for how they break away from their parents’ generation entirely.
What you’ll see next is how those layers play out—in sound, in character choice, and in meaning—across a culture that doesn’t take naming lightly. Not by a long shot.
Let’s get into it.
30 Most Popular Taiwanese Boy Names (With Meanings)
| Rank | Name (Chinese) | Pinyin | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 家豪 | Jia Hao | Outstanding family | Reflects legacy and excellence |
| 2 | 宥辰 | You Chen | Forgiving morning star | Virtue and destiny |
| 3 | 承翰 | Cheng Han | Inheritor of literature | Honors intellect and heritage |
| 4 | 宇軒 | Yu Xuan | Grand pavilion | Represents strength and refinement |
| 5 | 哲瑋 | Zhe Wei | Wise and great | Emphasizes wisdom and greatness |
| 6 | 俊傑 | Jun Jie | Handsome and heroic | Classic masculine traits |
| 7 | 宥翔 | You Xiang | Forgiving flyer | Aspiration and virtue |
| 8 | 昱廷 | Yu Ting | Bright court | Brightness and leadership |
| 9 | 宇辰 | Yu Chen | Universe morning | Celestial and noble |
| 10 | 昊天 | Hao Tian | Vast sky | Infinite potential |
| 11 | 子翔 | Zi Xiang | Child flying | Youthful ambition |
| 12 | 品睿 | Pin Rui | Cultured wisdom | Character and intelligence |
| 13 | 柏宇 | Bo Yu | Cypress universe | Stability and expansiveness |
| 14 | 祐霖 | You Lin | Blessed rain | Grace and nourishment |
| 15 | 昱翔 | Yu Xiang | Bright flying | Vision and drive |
| 16 | 宇軒 | Yu Xuan | House of dignity | Popular with strong resonance |
| 17 | 志偉 | Zhi Wei | Ambitious and mighty | Determination and power |
| 18 | 子豪 | Zi Hao | Great son | Masculine pride |
| 19 | 承恩 | Cheng En | Inherit grace | Generational gratitude |
| 20 | 宜庭 | Yi Ting | Suitable court | Balance and propriety |
| 21 | 泓毅 | Hong Yi | Vast perseverance | Emotional depth and strength |
| 22 | 立翔 | Li Xiang | Standing flight | Independence and aspiration |
| 23 | 柏翰 | Bo Han | Cypress and literature | Strength and intellect |
| 24 | 睿廷 | Rui Ting | Wise court | Governing wisdom |
| 25 | 俊宇 | Jun Yu | Handsome universe | Masculine beauty and broad vision |
| 26 | 建志 | Jian Zhi | Build with will | Constructive determination |
| 27 | 宇哲 | Yu Zhe | Philosophical universe | Thoughtful presence |
| 28 | 宥宇 | You Yu | Forgiving universe | Grace and vastness |
| 29 | 英傑 | Ying Jie | Heroic excellence | Bold and capable |
| 30 | 昱豪 | Yu Hao | Bright greatness | Light and achievement |
30 Most Popular Taiwanese Girl Names (With Meanings)
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Yúxīn (芋欣) | Yú-sheen | Joyful taro blossom (symbol of harvest) |
| Yǐngyíng (盈盈) | Ying-ying | Overflowing grace and charm |
| Jiārú (佳如) | Jia-roo | Beautiful and gentle like |
| Xīnyí (心怡) | Shin-yee | Happy heart; inner peace |
| Hànwén (涵文) | Han-wen | Cultured and refined |
| Měilíng (美玲) | Mei-ling | Beautiful jade tinkling |
| Yǔtíng (雨婷) | Yu-ting | Graceful like rain |
| Xiǎoměi (小美) | Xiao-mei | Little beauty |
| Lìhuá (麗華) | Li-hua | Magnificent flower |
| Rúyí (如怡) | Ru-yee | As harmonious as expected |
| Zhūyǐ (珠宜) | Ju-yee | Precious pearl and elegance |
| Huìzhēn (慧貞) | Hui-jen | Wise and virtuous |
| Jìngwén (靜雯) | Jing-wen | Quiet elegance in clouds |
| Xīnruò (欣若) | Shin-ruo | Joyful and graceful |
| Xiùyīng (秀英) | Shou-ying | Elegant and outstanding |
| Qīngyí (清怡) | Ching-yee | Clear and joyful |
| Lìyíng (麗瑩) | Li-ying | Shining beauty |
| Mèihuá (梅花) | Mei-hua | Plum blossom (resilience) |
| Āiyí (愛怡) | Ai-yee | Loving and joyful |
| Qióngyí (瓊宜) | Chiung-yee | Fine jade and harmony |
| Xīnzhū (心珠) | Shin-joo | Heart like a pearl |
| Huáyīng (華英) | Hua-ying | Splendid and talented |
| Tíngtíng (婷婷) | Ting-ting | Graceful and slim |
| Yǎxīn (雅欣) | Ya-sheen | Elegant and joyful |
| Róulán (柔嵐) | Rou-lan | Gentle mist |
| Xīnyún (欣芸) | Shin-yun | Joyful and artistic |
| Jiārén (佳人) | Jia-ren | Beautiful woman |
| Shūyàn (書彥) | Shu-yan | Scholarly and accomplished |
| Měixiáng (美香) | Mei-hsiang | Beautiful fragrance |
| Ānjié (安潔) | An-jie | Peaceful and pure |
