Zai vs Mael

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 #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Zai Rank #3,946

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Zai or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Mael mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Zai and Mael boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.