Bernardo vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernardo

Boy #1,336 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave as a bear, strong bear"

Origin: Old High German via Spanish

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

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Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

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Bernardo Rank #1,336

Zai Rank #3,946

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Bernardo or Zai more popular?

Bernardo is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Bernardo and Zai mean?

Bernardo means "brave as a bear, strong bear" (Old High German via Spanish origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Bernardo and Zai boy or girl names?

Bernardo is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.