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Max vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Max Rank #175
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #175 for Max.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Logan mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Logan boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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