King vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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King Rank #343

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Max mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are King and Max boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.