Max vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Max Rank #175

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Ian mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Ian boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.