Avery vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Avery Rank #259

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Max mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Avery and Max boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.