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Max vs Elliott

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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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Elliott mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Max and Elliott boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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