Davis vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Davis Rank #646

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Makai mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Davis and Makai boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.