Mott vs Ngai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mott Rank #28,455
Ngai Rank #28,618

Mott is more popular, ranked #28455 vs #28618 for Ngai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Ngai more popular?

Mott is more popular, ranked #28455 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Mott and Ngai mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin).

Are Mott and Ngai boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Ngai is primarily a boy name.

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