Baylor vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#366
Total SSA Count
903
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bay-Bay

Playground Safety Score

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Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#534
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Makai Rank #534

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #534 for Makai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

Makai ___

  • Makai James
  • Makai Cole
  • Makai Reef
  • Makai Blue
  • Makai Ray
  • Makai Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Makai

Kai Koa Nalani Leilani Malia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Makai more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Makai mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Baylor and Makai boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.

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