Regan vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regan

Boy #4,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, of royal descent"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,003
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Regan Rank #4,003
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4003 for Regan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regan or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Regan at #4003 in the United States.

What do Regan and Zai mean?

Regan means "little king, of royal descent" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Regan and Zai boy or girl names?

Regan is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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