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Gabe vs Mahkai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Mahkai

Boy #4,771 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,771
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Mahkai Rank #4,771

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4771 for Mahkai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Mahkai more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Mahkai at #4771 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Mahkai mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Mahkai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Gabe and Mahkai boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Mahkai is primarily a boy name.

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