Makai vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

American English Scandinavian

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Makai Rank #534

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Makai or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Makai and Karson mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Makai and Karson boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.