Sam vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Sam Rank #652

Makai Rank #534

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Makai more popular?

Makai is more popular, ranked #534 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Makai mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Sam and Makai boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.