Max vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Oscar Rank #217

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Max or Oscar more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Max and Oscar mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Oscar boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.