Max vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Max Rank #175

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Roman mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Max and Roman boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.