Max
Max is a unisex name of Latin origin, meaning Short form of Maximiliaan, "greatest.
- GenderUnisex
- OriginLatin
- StyleModern
- Syllables1
- US rank#19
What does Max mean?
Short form of Maximiliaan, "greatest
How popular is Max?
Popularity in the United States
Max has been given to 157,079 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
About 1 in 1,304 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.
Popularity in France
Max has been given to 40,091 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1930s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
Popularity in Spain
There are 5,693 people called Max living in Spain, with an average age of 11.1.
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What does the name Max mean?
Max means Short form of Maximiliaan, "greatest. It is of Latin origin.
Is Max a boy's or a girl's name?
Max is used for both boys and girls.
How popular is the name Max?
Max has been given to 157,079 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.