Max vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Max Rank #175

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Ethan mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Max and Ethan boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.