Bodhe vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodhe

Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,466
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Bodhe Rank #18,466
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bodhe or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Bodhe and Zai mean?

Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Bodhe and Zai boy or girl names?

Bodhe is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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