Makai vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Makai Rank #534

Peyton Rank #659

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Makai or Peyton more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Makai and Peyton mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Makai and Peyton boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.