Max vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

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Max Rank #175

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Mason mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Max and Mason boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.