Larkin vs Zay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #2,854 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"light, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African-American American

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Larkin Rank #2,984

Zay Rank #2,854

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Zay more popular?

Zay is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Zay mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zay means "light, radiance" (Arabic origin).

Are Larkin and Zay boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Zay is primarily a boy name.