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Astor vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Astor Rank #4,077
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4077 for Astor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astor or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Astor at #4077 in the United States.

What do Astor and Zai mean?

Astor means "hawk" (Old French origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Astor and Zai boy or girl names?

Astor is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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