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Logan vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Logan Rank #46
Max Rank #175

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Logan or Max more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Logan and Max mean?

Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Logan and Max boy or girl names?

Logan is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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