Max vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Max Rank #175

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Elijah mean?

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

Are Max and Elijah boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.