Lucas vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Lucas Rank #9

Max Rank #175

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #175 for Max.

Is Lucas or Max more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Max mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Lucas and Max boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.