Max

Boy

Origin: Latin · English

Meaning

“short form of Maximilian (Latin maximus, 'greatest') or Maxwell”

Cultural Notes

Short form of Maximilian or Maxwell; independently popular as a given name; one of the top boys names in many countries.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Max

  • Max Planck, Max Verstappen, Max Brooks

Variants & Spellings

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