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Max vs Zion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Zion Rank #151

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Zion more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Zion mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Zion boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Zion is primarily a boy name.

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