Max vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Max Rank #175

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Aiden mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Aiden boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.