Zai vs Kayvon

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

Kayvon

Boy #3,140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Saturn (planet), ancient and wise"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,140
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zai Rank #3,946
Kayvon Rank #3,140

Kayvon is more popular, ranked #3140 vs #3946 for Zai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Kayvon more popular?

Kayvon is more popular, ranked #3140 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Kayvon mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Kayvon means "Saturn (planet), ancient and wise" (Persian origin).

Are Zai and Kayvon boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Kayvon is primarily a boy name.

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