Elias vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Elias Rank #25

Max Rank #175

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #175 for Max.

Is Elias or Max more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Elias and Max mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Elias and Max boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.