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