Max vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Max Rank #175

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Evan mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Max and Evan boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.