Boy name
Young name meaning
“Young, youthful”
Young means “young” or “youthful” in its English derivation and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. This meaning comes directly from the ordinary English adjective young. Its concrete linguistic association is the everyday word describing youth or an early stage of life, which supplies this interpretation of the name.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,910
What does Young mean?
Young, youthful
In Turkish: Genç, genç olan
Read as an English word, Young evokes youth, freshness, and an early stage of life. It is also familiar as an English surname. Since the spelling overlaps with names from other international traditions, its use in Türkiye does not by itself establish a single origin; the youth-related meaning belongs specifically to its English interpretation.
Origin of the name Young
Young can be explained through the English word young, meaning youthful or not old. The same spelling also occurs in romanized Korean names, where the meaning depends on the original characters and may be unrelated to English.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Young in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Y · Yo |
How to pronounce Young
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jounɡ/ |
Is Young a boy’s name?
Yes, Young is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Young does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Young
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Young
- Young Bego
FAQ about the name Young
What is the meaning of Young?
Young means “Young, youthful”. Young can be explained through the English word young, meaning youthful or not old. The same spelling also occurs in romanized Korean names, where the meaning depends on the original characters and may be unrelated to English.
Is Young a boy’s name?
Yes, Young is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Young in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Young nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Young?
Young is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Young have?
Young has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Young?
Young does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Young?
Notable people named Young include Young Bego.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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