Max vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Max Rank #175

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Adam mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Max and Adam boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.