Max vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Max Rank #175

Mac Rank #696

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Max or Mac more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Max and Mac mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Mac boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.