Riven vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Riven Rank #3,748

Zai Rank #3,946

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Riven or Zai more popular?

Riven is more popular, ranked #3748 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Riven and Zai mean?

Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Riven and Zai boy or girl names?

Riven is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.