Makai vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Makai Rank #534

Drew Rank #543

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Makai or Drew more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Makai and Drew mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Makai and Drew boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.