Max

Meaning of Max

Max is short for Maximilian or Maxwell, and it means "greatest". It's like saying someone is the best.

Max has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Max

Max has held fairly steady, sitting around #180 in 2025 after peaking at #96 in 2011.

Notable people named Max

• Max Verstappen
  Formula One World Champion
• Max von Sydow
  Swedish actor
• Max Greenfield
  American actor
• Max Scherzer
  Professional baseball player
• Max Roach
  Jazz drummer and composer

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Questions about the name Max

What does the name Max mean?

Max means max is short for maximilian or maxwell, and it means "greatest". it's like saying someone is the best, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Max a boy's or a girl's name?

Max is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Max?

In 2025, Max ranked #180 for boys, down from #175 the year before.

When was Max most popular?

Max peaked at #96 in 2011.