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George vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Max Rank #175

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Max more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do George and Max mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are George and Max boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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