Diego vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

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Diego Rank #145

Zai Rank #3,946

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Diego or Zai more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Diego and Zai mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Diego and Zai boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.