Gohan vs Tai

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
Go

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Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gohan Rank #2,450
Tai Rank #2,404

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gohan

Goten Trunks Vegeta Piccolo Krillin

If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gohan or Tai more popular?

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 compared to Gohan at #2450 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Tai mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Gohan and Tai boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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