Max vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Max Rank #175

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Leon mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Leon boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.