Zai vs Willow

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 #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Zai Rank #3,946

Willow Rank #3,688

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3946 for Zai.

Is Zai or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Zai at #3946 in the United States.

What do Zai and Willow mean?

Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin). Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin).

Are Zai and Willow boy or girl names?

Zai is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a boy name.