Makai vs Davis

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

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Makai Rank #534
Davis Rank #646

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Davis more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Makai and Davis mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Makai and Davis boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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