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Darrow vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Darrow Rank #4,119
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4119 for Darrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrow or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Darrow at #4119 in the United States.

What do Darrow and Zai mean?

Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Darrow and Zai boy or girl names?

Darrow is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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