Max vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Max Rank #175

Knox Rank #209

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Max or Knox more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Max and Knox mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Max and Knox boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.