Jack vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Jack Rank #15

Max Rank #175

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #175 for Max.

Is Jack or Max more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Jack and Max mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jack and Max boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.