Holden vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Holden Rank #281

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Holden or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Holden and Max mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Holden and Max boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.