Jeong-ho

Jeong-ho is a Korean given name formed from Sino-Korean characters. The exact meaning depends on the hanja used; common combinations include 正 (jeong) meaning "right, proper, correct" with 好 (ho) meaning "good, excellent" or 浩 (ho) meaning "great, numerous, vast." As with many Korean given names, the meaning can vary with different character pairings.

Popularity and Notable Bearers

The name enjoyed considerable popularity in South Korea during the mid-20th century: it ranked fifth in 1950, fourth in 1960, and seventh in 1970. A notable early bearer was Kim Jeong-ho (c. 1804–1866?), a renowned geographer and cartographer of the Joseon Dynasty who created the detailed map Daedongyeojido. In modern times, the name has been borne by athletes such as South Korean handball player Hong Jeong-ho (born 1974) and baseball player Kang Jung-ho (born 1987), whose transliteration uses the variant spelling "Jung-ho." Outside sports, Jung-Ho Pak (born 1962) is an American symphony conductor.

Variants

The name also appears in its Revised Romanization variant as Jung-ho, reflecting the same hanja combinations. Both Jeong-ho and Jung-ho are used interchangeably in English contexts.

• Meaning: "right, proper" + "good" or "vast" (Sino-Korean)
• Origin: Korean
• Type: Given name
• Usage regions: South Korea