♂ Name Max – greatest

Origin:	diminutive
Meaning:	greatest
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Max is a short form of Maximilian and is ultimately linked to the Latin word maximus, meaning “greatest.” The name is widely used on its own in English-speaking countries.

Where does the name Max come from?

Max is a diminutive of Maximilian, which ist derived from the Latin name Maximilianus.

What does the name Max mean?

Max means “greatest”.

Word composition

Latin “maximus” = greatest

Pronunciation of Max

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Variants

Maks

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Popularity of the name Max

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Max is currently ranked #114 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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Max in the Top 50 names

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🇨🇦 Canada	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
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🇫🇷 France	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
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🇮🇪 Ireland	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
🇳🇱 Netherlands	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
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