What origin is the name Sơn?

Sơn comes from Vietnamese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Sơn?

Names from the same vietnamese tradition pair naturally with Sơn — for example Dung, Giang, Long. You can browse more on our vietnamese names page.

Sơn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sơn

Sơn

Boy

Vietnamese

1 syllable

Sơn is a Vietnamese boy's name meaning "A Vietnamese name meaning mountain.".

Sơn is a boy name of Vietnamese origin meaning "A Vietnamese name meaning mountain.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Vietnamese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Vietnamese name meaning mountain.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Sơn

What does Sơn mean?

Sơn is a boy name of Vietnamese origin meaning "A Vietnamese name meaning mountain.".

How popular is Sơn?

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Sister names that go with Sơn

Dung Giang Long Liên Phúc Sáng

How to say Sơn

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Sơn.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sơn

Sơn means "A Vietnamese name meaning mountain." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)