Nathan vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Nathan Rank #62

Max Rank #175

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #175 for Max.

Is Nathan or Max more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Max mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Max boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.