Max vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Edward Rank #228

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Max or Edward more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Max and Edward mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Edward boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.