Felix vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Felix Rank #177

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #177 for Felix.

Is Felix or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Max mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Felix and Max boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.