Xiaogang

Xiaogang is a Chinese given name, typically masculine, formed from the characters xiao (小) meaning “small” and gang (刚) meaning “firm” or “strong.” As with many Chinese given names, the combination expresses a wish for positive traits in the person. The name is widely used in mainland China and among Chinese communities abroad, and can appear as a two-character given name (Xiao Gang) or as part of a longer full name depending on surname order.

In English-language usage, Xiaogang is usually written as one word, though some individuals separate the syllables as Xiao Gang to reflect the two-syllable pronunciation. The name can also be romanized with slight variation depending on regional conventions.

Notable individuals with the name include Feng Xiaogang, a prominent Chinese film director, actor, and producer born in 1958. He is known for a number of influential films in contemporary Chinese cinema and is one of the best-known figures bearing the given name Xiaogang.

Beyond Feng Xiaogang, the name is used by various other people in China and among Chinese-speaking communities around the world. As a common male given name, Xiaogang appears across different regions and generations, reflecting broader naming traditions in Chinese culture.