Maui vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maui Rank #5,566
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #5566 for Maui.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maui ___

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maui

Kai Leilani Koa Hana Nalu

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maui or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Maui at #5566 in the United States.

What do Maui and Noah mean?

Maui means "demigod of Polynesian mythology" (Hawaiian/Polynesian origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maui and Noah boy or girl names?

Maui is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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