Max vs Louis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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Max Rank #175

Louis Rank #236

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Max or Louis more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Max and Louis mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Max and Louis boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.