Zai vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Zai Rank #3,946

Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Zai or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Broderick mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Zai and Broderick boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.