Jace in Chinese
Jace in Chinese is 杰斯 (Jié Sī).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- healer
Etymologically, Jace is Greek and is commonly glossed as "healer". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1936 and peaked in 2013. Names sharing the same root meaning include Jason.
3 ways to write Jace
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
杰斯
Jié Sī
The standard transliteration of Jace: 杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic"), 斯 (sī, "this (phonetic 's')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 1-syllable English name is spread over 2 characters: 杰 jié + 斯 sī. The tone contour is 2-1 (rising, high level).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 斯
sī
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
this (phonetic 's')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
天霖
Tiān Lín
Inspired by "healer": 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky") + 霖 (lín, "timely rain"), expressing love, joy and blessings.
Why these characters?
Because Jace is linked to "healer", the name leads with 天 (heaven, sky); 霖 (timely rain) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
- 霖
lín
Tone 2 · 16 strokes (simplified)
timely rain
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
杰乐
Jié Lè
杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic") + 乐 (lè, "joy, happiness; music"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 杰 (jié), the same opening character as the transliteration 杰斯, for the "jac" sound, and replaces the rest with 乐 ("joy, happiness; music") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 乐
lè
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
joy, happiness; music
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Recent US usage of Jace
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Jace ranked 107 among names recorded for boys, with 20,444 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 62,535 boys named Jace since 1936, with the high point in 2013 (6,384 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #549 to #87 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2013
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1936
- Total since 1880
- 62,535
More About Jace in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Jace offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Jace, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Jason in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Jace, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Jace to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write Jace in Chinese?
杰斯 (Jié Sī), or 傑斯 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Jace?
US Social Security records show 62,535 boys named Jace since 1936, with the high point in 2013 (6,384 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #549 to #87 among boys.
How many strokes does 杰斯 have?
20 strokes in simplified form and 24 in traditional; per character: 杰 8, 斯 12.