Max vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Max Rank #175

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Dawson mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Max and Dawson boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.