Paul vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

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Paul Rank #264

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Max mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Paul and Max boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.