Yeon

Yeon is a name of Korean origin that can function as both a surname and a given name. In Hangul, it is written as 연. The meaning of Yeon depends on the hanja (Chinese characters) used to represent the syllable, and because many hanja share the same pronunciation, different characters can convey a wide range of meanings. In contemporary Korea, Yeon is commonly encountered as a component of two-syllable given names such as Yeon-hee, Yeon-soo, or Yeon-jun, and it can also appear as a stand-alone given name. While more frequently used in feminine names, Yeon may be found in masculine names as well depending on the character choices and naming tradition.

As a surname, Yeon (연) exists but remains relatively uncommon in Korea. The same Hangul spelling can be romanized in several ways, including Yeon, Yon, or Yun, reflecting different transliteration systems and family preferences.

Notable people bearing the name include Yeon Sang-ho, a South Korean film director and animator known for Train to Busan and other works.