Elijah vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 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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Elijah Rank #8

Max Rank #175

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #175 for Max.

Is Elijah or Max more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Max mean?

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

Are Elijah and Max boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.