Bear
In Chinese culture, the name refers to the bear, an animal traditionally associated with great physical strength and bravery. It is more commonly found as a prominent surname among the Hmong and Han Chinese people, but it is also used as a given name to impart the animal's powerful characteristics.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Xiong in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Three-time Olympic gold medalist diver
Influential Chinese mathematician
