Max vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Max Rank #175

Kevin Rank #196

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Max or Kevin more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Max and Kevin mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Kevin boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.