| Meaning | healthy, strong |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ji-an |
Elegant simplicity defines this single-syllable choice that carries surprising depth. Jian's brevity is its strength—easy to spell, easy to say, yet distinctly memorable. The sharp, clean sound gives it a modern, almost minimalist aesthetic that appeals to contemporary sensibilities. In Chinese culture, this name holds various meanings depending on the characters used, but in Western contexts, it simply reads as sleek and international. The name works exceptionally well in our globalized world, requiring no translation or explanation while maintaining cultural authenticity. Jian pairs beautifully with longer middle or last names, providing balance in the full name combination. There's something refreshingly unpretentious about it—no unnecessary flourishes, just pure, distilled naming. The pronunciation is straightforward, avoiding the awkwardness of constant corrections. For parents seeking something that bridges Eastern and Western naming traditions without compromise, Jian offers sophistication in its most condensed form.
| Jyan |
| Jain |
| Jiyan |
| Jeean |
| Jeen |
| Jeyan |
| Jay |
| JJ |
| Jan |
| Jian Ghomeshi | Canadian broadcaster and writer |
| Jian Yang | New Zealand politician |
| Jian Chen | Chinese-American computer scientist |
| Jian Li | Chinese-American physicist |
| Jian Zihao | Chinese professional esports player |
| Jian Dan | Chinese novelist |
| Jian Pei | Canadian computer scientist |
| Jian Liang | Chinese-Canadian filmmaker |
| Jian Tan | Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur |
| Jian Sun | Chinese computer scientist |
| Jian Wang | Chinese cellist |
| Jian Wu | Chinese-American biochemist |
| Jian Hua | Chinese mathematician |
| Jian Fang | Chinese botanist |
| Jian Ming | Chinese archaeologist |
| Jian Wei | Chinese-American engineer |
| Jian Rong | Chinese-American artist |
| Jian Ping | Chinese-American filmmaker |
| Jian Jun | Chinese philosopher |
| Jian Liao | Character in the novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin |
| Jian Li | Character in the video game "Shenmue" |
| Jian Tian | Character in the novel "Martial World" by Cocooned Cow |
| Jian Xie | Character in the TV series "Nirvana in Fire" |
| Jian Kai | Character in the video game "Dynasty Warriors" |
| Jian Zhao | Character in the TV series "The Longest Day in Chang'an" |
| Jian Hong | Character in the novel "Coiling Dragon" by I Eat Tomatoes |
| Jian Shi | Character in the film "The Assassin" |
| Jian Yue | Character in the TV series "The Untamed" |
| Jian Chen | Character in the web novel "Chaotic Sword God" |
| Jian Bin | Character in the TV series "Battle Through the Heavens" |
| Jian Xuan | Character in the novel "The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu |
| Jian Wu | Character in the TV series "The King's Woman" |
| Jian Zhen | Character in the manga series "Shaman King" |
| Jian Feng | Character in the TV series "Princess Silver" |
| Jian Yun | Character in the novel "I Shall Seal the Heavens" by Er Gen |
| Jian Rong | Character in the TV series "Empresses in the Palace" |
| Jian Bei | Character in the video game "Soulcalibur" |
| Jian Yu | Character in the film "The Assassin" |