Jung-ho is an alternate transcription of the Korean given name Jeong-ho (정호). The name is typically composed of two Sino-Korean morphemes, usually 正 (jeong) meaning "right, proper, correct" combined with either 好 (ho) meaning "good, excellent" or 浩 (ho) meaning "great, numerous, vast." However, other hanja character combinations are possible.PopularityJung-ho (존호) was a popular given name for baby boys in South Korea during the mid-20th century. According to data, it ranked fifth in 1950, rose to fourth place in 1960, and fell to seventh place in 1970. This reflects a broader trend in Korean naming customs where traditional Sino-Korean names saw fluctuating popularity through the post-war decades.Notable BearersSeveral notable individuals bear this name in various fields:Kim Jeong-ho (1804–1866?): A Joseon Dynasty geographer and cartographer, known for creating the Daedongyeojido map.Jung-Ho Pak (born 1962): An American symphony conductor of Korean descent.Hong Jeong-ho (born 1974): A South Korean handball player who competed in multiple Olympic Games.Lee Jung-ho (born 1981): A South Korean football player.Kang Jung-ho (born 1987): A South Korean baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.Hong Jeong-ho (born 1989): A South Korean football player.Cultural ContextThe name Jung-ho is often Romanized as Jeong-ho, Jung-ho, or Jong-ho due to variations in the Korean romanization system. Its meaning reflects Confucian virtues such as rectitude (正) and excellence/goodness (好), common in traditional Korean male given names.Meaning: Varies by hanja; common combinations include "right, proper, correct" combined with "good, excellent" or "vast."Origin: Sino-KoreanType: Unisex (but predominantly male)Usage Regions: South Korea