Max vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Jacob mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Jacob boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.