Max vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Max Rank #175

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Arthur mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Max and Arthur boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.