Jolyon vs Ngai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ngai

Boy #28,618 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, firmament"

Origin: Cantonese Chinese

Cultural Roots

Cantonese Hong Kong Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,618
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jolyon Rank #28,604
Ngai Rank #28,618

Jolyon is more popular, ranked #28604 vs #28618 for Ngai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolyon ___

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Ngai ___

  • Ngai Lee
  • Ngai Wei
  • Ngai Jun
  • Ngai Kai
  • Ngai Chen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolyon or Ngai more popular?

Jolyon is more popular, ranked #28604 compared to Ngai at #28618 in the United States.

What do Jolyon and Ngai mean?

Ngai means "sky, firmament" (Cantonese Chinese origin).

Are Jolyon and Ngai boy or girl names?

Jolyon is primarily a boy name. Ngai is primarily a boy name.

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