Max vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Hayes mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Hayes boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.