Matai vs Maui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matai

Boy #5,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief, family title"

Origin: Samoan

Cultural Roots

Samoan Polynesian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,507
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat

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Maui

Boy #5,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"demigod of Polynesian mythology"

Origin: Hawaiian/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian Maori Pacific Islander Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,566
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matai Rank #5,507
Maui Rank #5,566

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 vs #5566 for Maui.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matai ___

  • Matai James
  • Matai John
  • Matai Solomon
  • Matai David
  • Matai Elias

Maui ___

  • Maui James
  • Maui Kai
  • Maui River
  • Maui Liam
  • Maui Alexander
  • Maui Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matai

Lani Tane Aroha Sione Kiri

If you choose Maui

Kai Leilani Koa Hana Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matai or Maui more popular?

Matai is more popular, ranked #5507 compared to Maui at #5566 in the United States.

What do Matai and Maui mean?

Matai means "chief, family title" (Samoan origin). Maui means "demigod of Polynesian mythology" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin).

Are Matai and Maui boy or girl names?

Matai is primarily a boy name. Maui is primarily a boy name.

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