Max vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and John mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and John boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.