Boy vs Mekai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Mekai Rank #4,680

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #4680 for Mekai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boy ___

  • Boy Santos
  • Boy Cruz
  • Boy Manuel
  • Boy Jose
  • Boy Antonio
  • Boy Miguel

Mekai ___

  • Mekai James
  • Mekai Andre
  • Mekai Deon
  • Mekai Isaiah
  • Mekai Elijah
  • Mekai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boy

Baby Dong Totoy Ding Jun

If you choose Mekai

Kai Zion Amara Jaylen Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Mekai more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Mekai at #4680 in the United States.

What do Boy and Mekai mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Mekai means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boy and Mekai boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Mekai is primarily a boy name.

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