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Nash vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Nash Rank #240
Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #240 for Nash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nash or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Max mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Nash and Max boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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