Egan vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Egan

Boy #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British Australian

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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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Egan Rank #4,015

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4015 for Egan.

Is Egan or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Egan and Zai mean?

Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Egan and Zai boy or girl names?

Egan is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.