Emmett vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Emmett Rank #119

Max Rank #175

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #175 for Max.

Is Emmett or Max more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Max mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Emmett and Max boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.