Max is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,165 babies in the United States.
Max at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/mæks/
About the name Max
Max belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Max first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 166,491 babies since 1880, including 2,165 in 2024.
The meaning of Max is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Max a boy or girl name?
Max is a unisex name. In 2024, 2,165 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Max?
Max comes from the English & American tradition.
How popular is the name Max?
Max is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 166,491 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Max?
Max is pronounced /mæks/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.