Roy vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Roy Rank #542

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Makai mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Roy and Makai boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.