Jason vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Jason Rank #148

Max Rank #175

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #175 for Max.

Is Jason or Max more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Jason and Max mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jason and Max boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.