Max

Boy's name

Max is a short form of the Latin name Maximilian, derived from the Roman family name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest."

Meaning Greatest
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 2,120 Falling
Peak year 2009

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Max Planck - Quantum theory pioneer
  • Max Schmeling - Heavyweight boxing champion
  • Max Ernst - Surrealist artist
  • Max Baer - Actor, boxer
  • Max von Sydow - Actor in "The Exorcist"
  • Max Weber - Sociologist, philosopher
  • Max Schreck - Actor in "Nosferatu"
  • Max Aitken - British-Canadian businessman, politician
  • Max Roach - Jazz drummer
  • Max Holloway - UFC featherweight champion

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