Stephen vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Makai Rank #534

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Stephen or Makai more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Makai mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Stephen and Makai boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.