Max vs Lukas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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Max Rank #175

Lukas Rank #268

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Max or Lukas more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Max and Lukas mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin).

Are Max and Lukas boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Lukas is primarily a boy name.