Max vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Max Rank #175

Lex Rank #2,214

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Max or Lex more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Max and Lex mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Max and Lex boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.