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Xian vs Chi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xian

Boy #6,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"immortal, celestial sage"

Origin: Chinese Taoist

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Chinese diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,224
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chi

Boy #6,085 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"vital energy, life force"

Origin: Chinese (Qi)

Cultural Roots

Chinese Nigerian (Igbo) Greek Vietnamese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,085
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Xian Rank #6,224
Chi Rank #6,085

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 vs #6224 for Xian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xian or Chi more popular?

Chi is more popular, ranked #6085 compared to Xian at #6224 in the United States.

What do Xian and Chi mean?

Xian means "immortal, celestial sage" (Chinese Taoist origin). Chi means "vital energy, life force" (Chinese (Qi) origin).

Are Xian and Chi boy or girl names?

Xian is primarily a boy name. Chi is primarily a boy name.

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