Nicholas vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Nicholas Rank #117

Max Rank #175

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #175 for Max.

Is Nicholas or Max more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Max mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Nicholas and Max boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.