Back to Baby Names

Donny 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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Donny Rank #3,822
Zai Rank #3,946

Donny is more popular, ranked #3822 vs #3946 for Zai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donny or Zai more popular?

Donny is more popular, ranked #3822 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Donny and Zai mean?

Donny means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Donny and Zai boy or girl names?

Donny is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons