Jeremy vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jeremy Rank #266
Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jeremy ___

  • Jeremy James
  • Jeremy Cole
  • Jeremy Thomas
  • Jeremy Reid
  • Jeremy Scott
  • Jeremy Blake

Max ___

  • Max Alexander
  • Max William
  • Max Theodore
  • Max Benjamin
  • Max Elliott
  • Max Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jeremy

Joshua Jacob Hannah Jessica Caleb

If you choose Max

Leo Mia Luna Oscar Elsa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeremy or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Max mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Jeremy and Max boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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