Broderick vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Zai Rank #3,946

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Broderick or Zai more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Zai mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Broderick and Zai boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.