Andry vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andry

Boy #4,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, support"

Origin: Malagasy

Cultural Roots

Malagasy French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,011
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Andry Rank #4,011
Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4011 for Andry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andry ___

  • Andry James
  • Andry Michael
  • Andry Philippe
  • Andry Louis
  • Andry Thomas
  • Andry Emmanuel

Zai ___

  • Zai River
  • Zai Kai
  • Zai James
  • Zai Phoenix
  • Zai Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andry

Nadia Kira Soren Marco Leila

If you choose Zai

Kai Mia Sora Ren Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andry or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Andry at #4011 in the United States.

What do Andry and Zai mean?

Andry means "pillar, support" (Malagasy origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Andry and Zai boy or girl names?

Andry is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.

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