Max Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Max

• Max Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: maks
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Max Name Meaning

The name Max is derived from the Latin root Maximus, which means “greatest.” The name is associated with strength and power, and it is often given to boys who are expected to grow into strong, successful men.

Origins of the Name Max

Max is derived from the Roman family name Maximus, which was that of a fourth-century saint and martyr. The name Maximus has a long and storied history and was used by Roman generals and emperors. In the Middle Ages, it became popular as a given name in England, France and Germany.

Popularity of the Name Max

Max has been popular in the United States since the early 1900s. It was one of the top ten most popular names for boys in the 1920s and 1930s and by the 1950s, it had become one of the top five most popular boy’s names. It has remained in the top ten most popular boy’s names for over a century and continues to be a favorite choice for parents.

Final Thoughts on the Name Max

Max is a strong, masculine name that is easy to pronounce and spell. It is also a versatile name that can be used for a wide variety of occupations, from professional athletes to business executives. It is also a timeless name that will never go out of style.

Max is a classic name with a long and varied history. It is derived from the Latin root Maximus, meaning “greatest,” and has been popular for over a century. It is a strong, masculine name that is easy to pronounce and spell, and it is also a timeless name that will never go out of style.

Infographic of Max name meaning, which is A shortened form of Maximilian or Maxwell, Max is an English name meaning greatest.

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Max Name Popularity

How popular is the name Max? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	118	227	0.0645%
1911	112	295	0.0792%
1912	103	693	0.1374%
1913	101	865	0.1526%
1914	100	1,123	0.1611%
1915	103	1,416	0.1559%
1916	105	1,474	0.1526%
1917	104	1,492	0.1491%
1918	107	1,510	0.1407%
1919	110	1,433	0.1369%
1920	112	1,540	0.1385%
1921	112	1,538	0.1343%
1922	117	1,496	0.1343%
1923	121	1,424	0.1271%
1924	126	1,381	0.1189%
1925	127	1,362	0.1205%
1926	137	1,239	0.1126%
1927	142	1,207	0.109%
1928	126	1,387	0.1296%
1929	127	1,321	0.1275%
1930	143	1,156	0.1107%
1931	141	1,162	0.1177%
1932	143	1,140	0.1154%
1933	140	1,104	0.1185%
1934	126	1,313	0.1358%
1935	128	1,269	0.1306%
1936	130	1,229	0.1276%
1937	141	1,083	0.1099%
1938	140	1,142	0.1116%
1939	162	956	0.094%
1940	165	932	0.0877%
1941	170	894	0.0794%
1942	170	949	0.0752%
1943	186	847	0.0649%
1944	194	739	0.0596%
1945	189	773	0.0634%
1946	204	813	0.0551%
1947	219	833	0.0499%
1948	235	721	0.0452%
1949	233	740	0.046%
1950	238	735	0.0456%
1951	239	772	0.0455%
1952	245	727	0.0416%
1953	256	704	0.0398%
1954	261	703	0.0385%
1955	258	694	0.0377%
1956	263	731	0.0387%
1957	276	714	0.0371%
1958	282	718	0.038%
1959	295	668	0.0352%
1960	302	629	0.0332%
1961	304	613	0.0325%
1962	328	536	0.0292%
1963	334	520	0.029%
1964	347	476	0.027%
1965	379	380	0.0232%
1966	350	416	0.0266%
1967	376	354	0.0233%
1968	389	362	0.0241%
1969	409	334	0.0217%
1970	369	451	0.0283%
1971	408	346	0.023%
1972	400	343	0.0252%
1973	372	390	0.0301%
1974	383	367	0.0282%
1975	383	373	0.029%
1976	386	359	0.0279%
1977	398	345	0.0256%
1978	384	368	0.0274%
1979	376	417	0.0296%
1980	363	443	0.0303%
1981	353	458	0.0312%
1982	379	412	0.0276%
1983	346	490	0.0332%
1984	307	596	0.0401%
1985	277	714	0.047%
1986	244	895	0.0593%
1987	188	1,443	0.0946%
1988	197	1,364	0.0875%
1989	184	1,587	0.0983%
1990	171	1,782	0.1075%
1991	175	1,811	0.1111%
1992	169	1,857	0.1163%
1993	170	1,871	0.12%
1994	189	1,603	0.1045%
1995	195	1,547	0.1026%
1996	209	1,459	0.0974%
1997	194	1,673	0.1131%
1998	159	2,143	0.1432%
1999	161	2,290	0.1529%
2000	165	2,341	0.1532%
2001	159	2,398	0.1592%
2002	164	2,313	0.1543%
2003	162	2,452	0.1612%
2004	164	2,472	0.1622%
2005	164	2,487	0.1627%
2006	160	2,632	0.1681%
2007	141	2,869	0.1818%
2008	126	3,365	0.2177%
2009	104	3,955	0.2646%
2010	98	3,840	0.2665%
2011	96	3,953	0.2775%
2012	105	3,689	0.2589%
2013	111	3,509	0.2465%
2014	112	3,489	0.2395%
2015	117	3,411	0.2344%
2016	118	3,412	0.2366%
2017	126	3,121	0.2236%
2018	136	2,850	0.2074%
2019	137	2,726	0.2014%
2020	149	2,403	0.1888%
2021	158	2,395	0.1959%
2022	155	2,375	0.18%
2023	163	2,194	0.1695%

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What names are variants of Max?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Max.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Maks	Latin
Maxence
Maxson
Maxx	Greatest	Greek

What names sound like Max?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Maxey	Greatest	Latin
Maxie	Greatest	Latin
Maxy	Greatest	Latin

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Siblings of Max

Mamas with kids named Max also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Eva	Life	Hebrew
Baby	Infant	English
Alistair	Man's defender	Greek

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12 Comments

1. Cassie Nov 2 at 7:07 pm

   Named after a friend Maximilian Nightengale, less used name, also named after Maximilian Kolbe a pretty incredible historical figure.

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2. Hannah Jul 20 at 7:29 am

   Max is short for Maximus. We chose the name as all our children have strong Greek based names.

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3. Emily May 30 at 12:00 am

   Felt like it would suit any boy, no matter what they look like or what type of personality they have

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4. Minji Jul 13 at 8:35 pm

   It has the same initial with me and we both love how it sounds as the phonetics matches his last name

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5. Qiana Jun 24 at 8:14 am

   My husband actually picked his first name. He ran across a classic video game and favorite of his called Max Payne. I like that his name is short, sweet and distinctive. Name essentially means the greatest. He for sure has been one of the greatest blessings. Since he’s been born he’s done everything to the MAX – 0 to 100 smh lol. May he be surrounded by God’s love and protection and live a blessed life to the MAX!! (Amen)

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6. Bezawit Jan 2 at 8:47 am

   It’s a beautiful name

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7. Monica Dec 6 at 9:36 pm

   I chose max because i wanted a name that started with the letter M and wasn’t that long something simple and short

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8. Nicole Jul 22 at 11:27 am

   We both liked the name we chose it because it doesn’t run in the family

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9. Angela Apr 13 at 3:25 pm

   We wanted something short, easy to say, easy to spell, and not too trendy or popular.

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10. Lori Apr 11 at 2:55 pm

    Max loves his name! He sees it everywhere and finds that fun. We chose the name because it’s short and sweet like our names. It means “the greatest” and that was a perfect fit for our boy. Oh, and mean nicknames? Kids don’t even know what maxie pads are anymore. Lol

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    • Max Feb 4 at 3:47 pm

      Hey my names max it’s short for maximus and I’m only 10 I love my nane

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      • max Mar 30 at 9:10 pm

        my name is max too, no way

        suuuuuuuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

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