Kent vs Maxx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxx

Boy #1,717 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin maximus

Cultural Roots

American English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,717
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Kent Rank #1,636
Maxx Rank #1,717

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1717 for Maxx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Maxx ___

  • Maxx James
  • Maxx Cole
  • Maxx Riley
  • Maxx Hunter
  • Maxx Dean
  • Maxx Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

If you choose Maxx

Jax Rex Finn Ace Lexi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kent or Maxx more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Maxx at #1717 in the United States.

What do Kent and Maxx mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Maxx means "the greatest" (Latin maximus origin).

Are Kent and Maxx boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Maxx is primarily a boy name.

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