Max vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Max Rank #175

Ayden Rank #213

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Max or Ayden more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Max and Ayden mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Max and Ayden boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.