Jake vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Jake Rank #423

Makai Rank #534

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Jake or Makai more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Jake and Makai mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jake and Makai boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.