Max vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Rafael Rank #222

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Max or Rafael more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Max and Rafael mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Rafael boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.