Gryphon vs Macai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macai

Boy #6,000 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,000
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mac

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gryphon Rank #6,157
Macai Rank #6,000

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 vs #6157 for Gryphon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gryphon ___

  • Gryphon James
  • Gryphon Alexander
  • Gryphon Cole
  • Gryphon Reid
  • Gryphon Hunter

Macai ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gryphon

Phoenix Wren Orion Luna Raven

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryphon or Macai more popular?

Macai is more popular, ranked #6000 compared to Gryphon at #6157 in the United States.

What do Gryphon and Macai mean?

Gryphon means "mythical guardian creature" (Greek origin). Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gryphon and Macai boy or girl names?

Gryphon is primarily a boy name. Macai is primarily a boy name.

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