Max vs Micah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Max Rank #175

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Micah mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Max and Micah boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.