Max vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Max Rank #175

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Charles mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Max and Charles boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.