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What's the Most Popular Chinese Name?

Published on May 28, 2026

What's the Most Popular Chinese Name?

王伟 (Wáng Wěi) is often cited as the most common Chinese name. 王 is the most common surname (~95 million people), and 伟 (meaning 'great') has been one of the most popular given name characters for decades. Other extremely common names include 李娜 (Lǐ Nà), 张勇 (Zhāng Yǒng), and 刘芳 (Liú Fāng). It's estimated that thousands of people share the exact name 王伟.

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Jùn Dé

Lofty virtue—representing elevated moral character, dignity, and unwavering ethical height.

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Ruì Chéng

Keenly wise and sincerely truthful—merging penetrating intellect with unwavering authenticity.

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Zhèng Qīng

Upright and pure—signifying moral rectitude and unblemished integrity.

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Shǒu Zhōng

Guarding the center—representing equilibrium, impartial wisdom, and inner stability amid change.

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Yǔn Gōng

Genuinely respectful—denoting sincere reverence, humility before virtue, and courteous wisdom.

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Kè Míng

Mastering clarity—indicating disciplined self-awareness, moral lucidity, and enlightened self-mastery.

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