Makai vs Clyde

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

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Makai Rank #534
Clyde Rank #728

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Clyde more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Makai and Clyde mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin).

Are Makai and Clyde boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Clyde is primarily a boy name.

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