Cassian vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Makai mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cassian and Makai boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.

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