Louis vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Louis Rank #236

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Max mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Louis and Max boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.