Max vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Elias mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Elias boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.