Macai vs Spade

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

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,953
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spa, Spy, Spie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Macai Rank #6,000
Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6000 for Macai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macai ___

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

Spade ___

  • Spade James
  • Spade Cole
  • Spade Grant
  • Spade Parker
  • Spade Lane
  • Spade Hudson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Macai

Zion Josiah Amos Naomi Zara

If you choose Spade

Blade Slate Stone River Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macai or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Macai at #6000 in the United States.

What do Macai and Spade mean?

Macai means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Macai and Spade boy or girl names?

Macai is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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