Mateo vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Mateo Rank #7

Zai Rank #3,946

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Mateo or Zai more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Mateo and Zai mean?

Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Mateo and Zai boy or girl names?

Mateo is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.