Makai vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Makai Rank #534

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Makai or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Makai and Jared mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Makai and Jared boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.