Max vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Max Rank #175

Griffin Rank #223

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Max or Griffin more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Max and Griffin mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Max and Griffin boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.