Makai vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Makai Rank #534

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Makai or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Makai and Samson mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Makai and Samson boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.