Samuel vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Samuel Rank #17

Max Rank #175

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #175 for Max.

Is Samuel or Max more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Max mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Samuel and Max boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.