Chong vs Chai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Boy #5,960 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"life, alive"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Hebrew Indian (via tea culture)

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Chong Rank #31,507

Chai Rank #5,960

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Chong or Chai more popular?

Chai is more popular, ranked #5960 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chong and Chai mean?

Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin). Chai means "life, alive" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chong and Chai boy or girl names?

Chong is primarily a boy name. Chai is primarily a boy name.