Gohan vs Sakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Anime fan communities

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,450
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
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Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
Sakai Rank #2,374

Sakai is more popular, ranked #2374 vs #2450 for Gohan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gohan ___

  • Gohan Ray
  • Gohan James
  • Gohan Lee
  • Gohan Kai
  • Gohan Ren
  • Gohan Zane

Sakai ___

  • Sakai James
  • Sakai William
  • Sakai Thomas
  • Sakai Edward
  • Sakai Henry
  • Sakai Ryo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Sakai

Kai Hana Yuki Ren Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or Sakai more popular?

Sakai is more popular, ranked #2374 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Sakai mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Sakai means "boundary, border" (Japanese origin).

Are Gohan and Sakai boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Sakai is primarily a boy name.

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