Max vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Max Rank #175

Peter Rank #192

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Max or Peter more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Max and Peter mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Peter boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.