Patrick vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Max mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Patrick and Max boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.