What does Max mean?
A short form of Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin maximus, “greatest.”
What does Victor mean?
The Latin victor, “conqueror” or “winner.”
Max vs Victor
Which is more popular?
Max is more popular than Victor today: about 2,025 US babies were given the name Max in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
| Max | Victor | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Greatest | Conqueror |
| Origin | Latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | MAKS | VIK-ter |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2009 (3,958) | 1990 (4,445) |
| In 2025 | 2,025 | 1,664 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
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Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Max | Victor |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13,641 | 10,542 |
| 2010s | 34,141 | 26,144 |
| 2000s | 27,368 | 40,686 |
| 1990s | 18,216 | 41,072 |
| 1980s | 8,741 | 32,286 |
| 1970s | 4,231 | 26,732 |
| 1960s | 5,023 | 36,821 |
| 1950s | 7,430 | 33,887 |
| 1940s | 8,526 | 22,518 |
| 1930s | 11,757 | 15,570 |
| 1920s | 14,081 | 21,498 |
| 1910s | 10,859 | 17,157 |
| 1900s | 1,567 | 2,447 |
| 1890s | 1,112 | 1,811 |
| 1880s | 765 | 1,242 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Max or Victor more popular?
Max is more popular than Victor today: about 2,025 US babies were given the name Max in 2025, compared with 1,664 named Victor.
What is the difference between Max and Victor?
Max means Greatest (Latin origin), while Victor means Conqueror (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Max or Victor?
In US records, Max first appears in 1880 and Victor in 1880, so Max has the longer recorded history.