Joshua vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Joshua Rank #57

Max Rank #175

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #175 for Max.

Is Joshua or Max more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Max mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Joshua and Max boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.