Max vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Max Rank #175

Ellis Rank #273

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Max or Ellis more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Max and Ellis mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Max and Ellis boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.