Peyton vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Peyton Rank #659

Makai Rank #534

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

Is Peyton or Makai more popular?

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

What do Peyton and Makai mean?

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

Are Peyton and Makai boy or girl names?

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