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Jeremiah vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

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

Jeremiah Rank #93
Max Rank #175

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremiah or Max more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Jeremiah and Max mean?

Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jeremiah and Max boy or girl names?

Jeremiah is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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