What does Jie mean?
Jie is commonly the character 杰, “hero, outstanding.”
What does Yong mean?
Yong is commonly the character 勇, “brave, courageous.”
Jie vs Yong
Which is more popular?
Jie and Yong are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Jie | Yong | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Hero, outstanding (杰) | Brave (勇) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | JYEH | YONG |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1996 | 1941 |
| Peak year | 2000 (9) | 1993 (13) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jie
Yong
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jie | Yong |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 | 0 |
| 2000s | 53 | 38 |
| 1990s | 19 | 81 |
| 1980s | 0 | 92 |
| 1970s | 0 | 35 |
| 1960s | 0 | 28 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jie or Yong more popular?
Jie and Yong are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Jie and Yong?
Jie means Hero, outstanding (杰) (Chinese origin), while Yong means Brave (勇) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jie or Yong?
In US records, Jie first appears in 1996 and Yong in 1941, so Yong has the longer recorded history.