Brax vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brax

Boy #6,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Brock's settlement (place name origin)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,090
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Brax Rank #6,090
Macai Rank #6,000

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 vs #6090 for Brax.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brax ___

  • Brax Lee
  • Brax James
  • Brax Cole
  • Brax Ryan
  • Brax Allen
  • Brax Wade

Macai ___

  • Macai James
  • Macai Leon
  • Macai Andre
  • Macai Isaiah
  • Macai Elijah
  • Macai Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brax or Macai more popular?

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 compared to Brax at #6090 in the United States.

What do Brax and Macai mean?

Brax means "Brock's settlement (place name origin)" (Old English origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brax and Macai boy or girl names?

Brax is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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