Essex vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essex

Boy #5,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of the East Saxons"

Origin: Old English

English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Essex Rank #5,603

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #5603 for Essex.

Is Essex or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Essex at #5603 in the United States.

What do Essex and Max mean?

Essex means "land of the East Saxons" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Essex and Max boy or girl names?

Essex is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.