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Makai vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sutton

Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#442
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Makai Rank #534
Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #534 for Makai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makai or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Makai and Sutton mean?

Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Makai and Sutton boy or girl names?

Makai is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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