Dylan vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Dylan Rank #28

Max Rank #175

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #175 for Max.

Is Dylan or Max more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Max mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Dylan and Max boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.