| Meaning | greatest |
| Origin | German, Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Max |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Max |
Max, a name with a rich and powerful heritage, has emerged as a popular choice for baby boys. With origins rooted in Latin and Germanic languages, Max exudes a sense of strength and greatness. As a diminutive of Maximus or Maximilian, it carries the weight of ambition, leadership, and accomplishment.
Max's appeal lies in its simplicity and versatility. Whether you envision your child as a strong and influential figure or as a charismatic and charming individual, Max fits the bill perfectly. The name's popularity has been further propelled by its association with accomplished individuals across various fields, from science to the arts.
Max also offers flexibility with variations such as Maximus, Maxwell, and Maxime, providing parents with options that suit their preferences. Common nicknames like Maxie and Maxi add an element of endearment to this commanding name.
By choosing Max for your baby boy, you are bestowing upon him a name that reflects power, greatness, and the potential for exceptional achievements.
| Maximilian |
| Maximus |
| Maxwell |
| Maxime |
| Maxim |
| Maxy |
| Maxie |
| M |
| Maxer |
| Maximilian |
| Max Planck | German physicist |
| Max Ernst | German painter |
| Max Schmeling | German boxer |
| Max Weber | German sociologist |
| Max Baer | American boxer |
| Max Brooks | American author |
| Max Factor | Polish-American businessman |
| Max Verstappen | Dutch racing driver |
| Max Greenfield | American actor |
| Max von Sydow | Swedish-French actor |
| Max Minghella | English actor |
| Max Martin | Swedish record producer |
| Max Irons | English actor |
| Max Gawn | Australian rules footballer |
| Max Aitken | British-Canadian politician |
| Max Scherzer | American baseball player |
| Max Born | German physicist |
| Max Cavalera | Brazilian musician |
| Max Domi | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Max Schreck | German actor |
| Max Goof | Goofy Movie |
| Max Detweiler | The Sound of Music |
| Max Bialystock | The Producers |
| Max Payne | Video game character |
| Max Fischer | Rushmore |
| Max Cohen | Pi |
| Max Lord | DC Comics character |
| Max Black | 2 Broke Girls |
| Max Evans | Roswell |
| Max Shreck | Batman Returns |
| Max Cherry | Jackie Brown |
| Max Renn | Videodrome |
| Max Thunderman | The Thundermans |
| Max Caulfield | Life is Strange |
| Max Dillon | Electro from Spider-Man |
| Max Mayfield | Stranger Things |
| Max Rockatansky | Mad Max series |
| Max Tennyson | Ben 10 |
| Max Keeble | Max Keeble's Big Move |