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Max vs George

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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George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and George mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Max and George boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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