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Makai vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Case

Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Makai Rank #534
Case Rank #723

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #723 for Case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Case more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Case at #723 in the United States.

What do Makai and Case mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Makai and Case boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.

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