Max vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Max Rank #175

Alex Rank #205

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Max or Alex more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Max and Alex mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Alex boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.