Maui Jim vs Persol:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maui Jim had more branded searches than Persol among sunglass brands worldwide. Maui Jim had about 165,000 branded searches, while Persol had 135,000. Maui Jim made up 1.9% of all sunglass brand searches we track, and Persol accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sunglass brands, Maui Jim appeared in three of the five answers and Persol in two. Maui Jim was mentioned before Persol in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Maui Jim, about 22% more searches than Persol
Who does AI mention more?
Maui Jim, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Persol in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Maui Jim, named ahead of Persol in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sunglass brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maui Jim was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Persol was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Maui Jim was listed before Persol in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ray-Ban5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Oakley4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Maui Jim3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Persol2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gucci1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Prada0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sunglass brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sunglass brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sunglass brand for everyday eye protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“polarised sunglasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's sunglasses”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is Maui Jim or Persol more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Maui Jim and Persol by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sunglass brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Maui Jim, Persol. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gucci | Ray-Ban | Prada | Oakley | Maui Jim | Persol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.6% | 20% | 24.4% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.1% | 26.3% | 21.5% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 35% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 18.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 26.2% | 21.4% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.2% | 27.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 30% | 20% | 16.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 30% | 20% | 16.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 32.8% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.8% | 28.8% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 26% | 21.3% | 17.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
How has the Maui Jim and Persol comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Maui Jim was ahead of Persol in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maui Jim’s share of searches among sunglass brands worldwide moved from 1.5% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Persol’s share of searches among sunglass brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for sunglass brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Maui Jim lost share of searches among sunglass brands worldwide, from 2.6% to 1.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Persol worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maui Jim’s and Persol’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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