Ethan vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Ethan Rank #19

Max Rank #175

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #175 for Max.

Is Ethan or Max more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Max mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Ethan and Max boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.