Ngoc

The first name Ngoc, which is used for both women and less frequently for men, comes from Vietnamese (Ngọc) and literally translates to "the gemstone" or "the jewel". Ngoc enjoys great popularity in Vietnam and is often given.

What does the name Ngoc mean?

The name Ngoc, which is more frequently used in its feminine form, directly translates to "the gemstone" or "the jewel" in Vietnamese. It is a common first name in Vietnam. Notable people with this name include the American singer Ngọc Hạ, the Vietnamese singer Ngọc Sơn, and the model Ngọc Trinh.

Where does the name Ngoc come from?

Ngoc is a first name that is used for both women and men and is of Vietnamese origin. Its meaning is "the gemstone" or "the jewel". The word is composed of ngọc (玉), which means gemstone or jewel in Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Ngoc?

The pronunciation of the name Ngoc is impressive and consists of a single syllable. In German, the name is approximated as "Ngok" [ŋɔk]. It begins with a nasal sound that is rather unusual in German. The open O gives the name a rounded tonal quality, while the hard "k" at the end creates a clear conclusion. Ngoc thus appears concise and distinctive – compact, powerful, and with a special sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Ngoc is among the more common first names. The name currently ranks 1,921st on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 520th place. Over the last ten years, Ngoc has been chosen as a first name about 210 times, placing it 1,558th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,426th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ngoci

Famous people

• Ngoc Hai Que (footballer)
• Ngoc Phan Vu (writer)
• Ngoc Son (Vietnamese singer, songwriter)
• Ngoc Thinh Vu (footballer)
• Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen (Vietnamese chess grandmaster)
• Ngoc Tuan (singer)