Max vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Max Rank #175

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Leo mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Leo boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.