Willow vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Boy #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Willow Rank #3,688

Zai Rank #3,946

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Willow or Zai more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Willow and Zai mean?

Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Willow and Zai boy or girl names?

Willow is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.