Drew vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Makai mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Drew and Makai boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.