What does Jie mean?
Jie is commonly the character 杰, “hero, outstanding.”
What does Kang mean?
Kang is commonly the character 康, “health, peace, well-being.”
Jie vs Kang
Which is more popular?
Jie and Kang are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Jie | Kang | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hero, outstanding (杰) | Health, well-being (康) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | JYEH | KAHNG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 1981 |
| Peak year | 2000 (9) | 2000 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jie
Kang
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jie | Kang |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 | 5 |
| 2000s | 53 | 12 |
| 1990s | 19 | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jie or Kang more popular?
Jie and Kang are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Jie and Kang?
Jie means Hero, outstanding (杰) (Chinese origin), while Kang means Health, well-being (康) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jie or Kang?
In US records, Jie first appears in 1996 and Kang in 1981, so Kang has the longer recorded history.