Jun-ho (also spelled Joon-ho) is a Korean masculine given name. Its meaning derives from the Sino-Korean characters used to write it. The most common forms combine 俊 (jun) meaning "talented, handsome" with either 鎬 (ho) meaning "stove, bright" or 昊 (ho) meaning "summer, sky, heaven." However, other hanja character combinations are also possible. PopularityJun-ho was a common name for baby boys in South Korea from the 1970s through the 1990s. According to South Korean government statistics, it ranked sixth in 1970, climbed to fourth in 1980, and remained popular at seventh place in 1990. Notable BearersMany notable South Koreans bear this name, often romanized as Joon-ho. In entertainment, prominent figures include actor Huh Joon-ho (born 1964), Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho (born 1969), actor Jung Joon-ho (born 1970), comedian Kim Joon-ho (born 1975), actor Son Jun-ho (born 1983), singer Juno (Kim Junho, born 1986), and Lee Jun-ho (born 1990), a singer and member of 2PM. In sports, notable holders include boxer Kang Joon-ho (1928–1990), short track speed skater Lee Joon-ho (born 1965), baseball player Jeon Jun-ho (born 1969), and fencer Kang Chun-ho (born 1971). VariantsThe variant Joon-ho is an alternate romanization, and the two spellings are used interchangeably. Meaning: "talented, handsome" + "bright/sky" Origin: Sino-Korean Gender: Masculine Usage: South Korea Romanizations: Jun-ho, Joon-ho