Max vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Max Rank #175

King Rank #343

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #343 for King.

Is Max or King more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Max and King mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Max and King boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.