Max vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Max Rank #175

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Matthew mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Max and Matthew boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.