Sebastian vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Sebastian Rank #14

Max Rank #175

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #175 for Max.

Is Sebastian or Max more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and Max mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Sebastian and Max boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.