Max vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Abel Rank #220

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #220 for Abel.

Is Max or Abel more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Abel at #220 in the United States.

What do Max and Abel mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Abel boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.