Mac vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Mac Rank #696

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Mac or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Mac and Makai mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Mac and Makai boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.