Max vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Max Rank #175

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and August mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Max and August boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.