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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Greatest
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MAX
Max is a boy's name rooted in Latin, where it carries the meaning "greatest." It's pronounced MAX (/ˈmæks/) and has a timeless, classic feel — short, direct, and easy to say without much explanation needed.
Meaning & Origin of Max
Meaning: Greatest.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Max
MAXIPA /ˈmæks/
Popularity of Max
Max peaked at #96 in 2011 with 3,956 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #175 with 2,120 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Max mean?
Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Max?
Max is pronounced MAX (IPA: /ˈmæks/).
Is Max a popular name right now?
Max peaked at #96 in 2011 and is ranked #175 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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