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Max vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Andrew mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Andrew boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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