Zai vs Regan

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

Regan

Boy #4,003 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little king, of royal descent"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,003
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zai Rank #3,946
Regan Rank #4,003

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4003 for Regan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Regan more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Regan at #4003 in the United States.

What do Zai and Regan mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Regan means "little king, of royal descent" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zai and Regan boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Regan is primarily a boy name.

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