Max vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Max Rank #175

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Theodore mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Theodore boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.