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Max vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Elliot mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Max and Elliot boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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