Homer vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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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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Homer Rank #4,124

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Zai mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Homer and Zai boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.