Jian
A boys’ name of Chinese origin, meaning strong, healthy, or sharp depending on characters.
Jian by the numbers
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Jian. In the US, 21 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 23 babies in 2003, making it a 2000s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Jian. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Juangod is gracious; a form of John2,980 in the US (2017)
- Joangod is gracious; feminine form of John298 in the US (2017)
- JeanGod is gracious; a form of Jeanne234 in the US (2017)
- Jangod is gracious; a form of John57 in England and Wales (2025)
- Jiyanlife11 in England and Wales (2025)
- Jihanface or countenance3 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Jian
Names that are said the same way as Jian, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean healing
Like Jian, each of these has healing in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Jasonhealer4,221 in the US (2017)
- Jasehealer; short form of Jason1,042 in the US (2017)
- Asaphysician, healer659 in the US (2017)
- Kenjihealthy second son; vigorous second136 in the US (2017)
- Jaysehealer; a modern respelling of Jason102 in the US (2017)
- Saleemsafe, peaceful, healthy14 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean strength
Like Jian, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Jian
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