Max vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Joshua mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Joshua boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.