What does Feng mean?
Feng is commonly the character 风, “wind,” or 峰, “peak.”
What does Jie mean?
Jie is commonly the character 杰, “hero, outstanding.”
Feng vs Jie
Which is more popular?
Feng and Jie are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Feng | Jie | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wind (风) | Hero, outstanding (杰) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | FUNG | JYEH |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1990 | 1996 |
| Peak year | 1996 (9) | 2000 (9) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Feng
Jie
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Feng | Jie |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 14 |
| 2000s | 8 | 53 |
| 1990s | 17 | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Feng or Jie more popular?
Feng and Jie are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Feng and Jie?
Feng means Wind (风) (Chinese origin), while Jie means Hero, outstanding (杰) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Feng or Jie?
In US records, Feng first appears in 1990 and Jie in 1996, so Feng has the longer recorded history.