Lee vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Makai mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Lee and Makai boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.