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Dallen vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dallen

Boy #4,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the meadow"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,126
Total SSA Count
26
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

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Popularity Comparison

Dallen Rank #4,126
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4126 for Dallen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dallen or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Dallen at #4126 in the United States.

What do Dallen and Zai mean?

Dallen means "valley dweller, from the meadow" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Dallen and Zai boy or girl names?

Dallen is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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