Ayden vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Ayden Rank #213

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Max mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Ayden and Max boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.