Max vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Max Rank #175

Maximus Rank #331

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Max or Maximus more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Max and Maximus mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Maximus boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.