Mael vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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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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Mael Rank #1,060

Zai Rank #3,946

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Mael or Zai more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Mael and Zai mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Mael and Zai boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.