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Anthony vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Max Rank #175

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Max more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Max mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Anthony and Max boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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