Max vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

Holden Rank #281

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Max or Holden more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Max and Holden mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Max and Holden boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.