Max vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Simon Rank #251

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Max or Simon more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Max and Simon mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Simon boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.