Max vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Asher mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Asher boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.