Zai vs Calan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

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Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Scottish Irish American

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Zai Rank #3,946

Calan Rank #3,805

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Zai or Calan more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Calan mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Zai and Calan boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Calan is primarily a boy name.