Matthew vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Matthew Rank #33

Max Rank #175

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #175 for Max.

Is Matthew or Max more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Max mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Max boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.