Max vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Max Rank #175

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Alexander mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Max and Alexander boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.