Daniel vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Daniel Rank #16

Max Rank #175

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #175 for Max.

Is Daniel or Max more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Max mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Daniel and Max boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.