Max vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Max Rank #175

Richard Rank #232

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Max or Richard more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Max and Richard mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Max and Richard boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.