Max vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Max Rank #175

Malcolm Rank #314

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Max or Malcolm more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Max and Malcolm mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.