Ian vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Ian Rank #75

Max Rank #175

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #175 for Max.

Is Ian or Max more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Ian and Max mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Ian and Max boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.