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Zai vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,135
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zai Rank #3,946
Brad Rank #4,135

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4135 for Brad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Brad more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Brad at #4135 in the United States.

What do Zai and Brad mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Zai and Brad boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.

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