Dung is of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'cloud'. It's composed of two characters: 'dư' meaning 'remain', and 'ngữ' meaning 'words'. In Vietnamese culture, it signifies a person who leaves behind eloquent words or speeches, much like clouds leaving their mark on the sky.
The name Dung saw a notable increase in popularity between 1975 and 1982, with the highest number of births occurring in 1982 at 48. However, this trend did not continue into the 1990s, as the number of births declined significantly after 1990, reaching a low of 5 births in 1997. Overall, there were 469 babies named Dung between 1975 and 1998.