boy name · Latin origin
Max
/ MAKS /
Meaning
Max means Greatest (Latin).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
MAKS
Popularity
#180 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Max in the US, 1880–2025
Max first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2009, when 3,958 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,025.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Max mean?
A short form of Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Max mean?
Max means Greatest. A short form of Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
What is the origin of the name Max?
Max is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Max?
Max is pronounced “MAKS.”
Is Max a boy or a girl name?
Max is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Max?
In 2025, Max ranked #180 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Max most popular?
Max was most popular in 2009, when about 3,958 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.