Richard vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Max mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Max boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.