Max vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Max Rank #175

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Luke mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Max and Luke boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.