Makai vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

✓ All Clear

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Makai Rank #534

Shane Rank #602

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Makai or Shane more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Makai and Shane mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Makai and Shane boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.