Mack vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 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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Mack Rank #499

Makai Rank #534

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Mack or Makai more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Mack and Makai mean?

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

Are Mack and Makai boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.