Corey vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Corey Rank #679

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Makai mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Corey and Makai boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.