Shane vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Shane Rank #602

Makai Rank #534

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

Is Shane or Makai more popular?

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

What do Shane and Makai mean?

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

Are Shane and Makai boy or girl names?

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