Boy
Latin
1 syllable
Max
MAKS
/mæks/
"The greatest" — Rome's most ambitious name in its most efficient form
Max is a short form of Maximilian, Maxwell, or Maximus, all derived from the Latin maximus meaning greatest. The name has been used in various forms across Europe for centuries, with particular popularity in German-speaking countries. In the US and UK, Max has established itself as a perfect standalone name — short, strong, international, and unmistakably confident.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesMax
GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Root WordMaximus
MeaningGreatest
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2012
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayNovember 12
About the Name Max
Max means greatest, from the Latin maximus. It is a short form of Maximilian, Maxwell, or Maximus — all names that share this meaning of supreme greatness.
Max has been in the US top 150 for two decades and is in the top 10 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Australia. It has a truly international appeal.
Max can stand alone as a complete name or serve as a short form of Maximilian, Maxwell, or Maximus. Many modern Maxes are simply named Max from birth.
Max James, Max Thomas, Max Oliver, and Max Henry are all strong and naturally flowing combinations.
Maxes are often described as confident, energetic, and capable — fitting for a name that literally means greatest.
Max is very popular in Germany and German-speaking Europe, but its origins are Latin. The full form Maximilian was popularized by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.
Personality of Max
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Max
Creativity
74%
Elegance
78%
Independence
84%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
86%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Max
M
Max Verstappen
Dutch Formula 1 world champion, Red Bull Racing
M
Max Factor
Polish-American cosmetics pioneer
M
Maximus Decimus Meridius
Russell Crowe's character in the film Gladiator
Middle Names for Max
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Max
Max James
Max Thomas
Max Oliver
Max Leo
Max Henry
Max Augustus
Max Felix
Max William
Max Grey
Max Fox
Names Similar to Max
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Max
235 AD
Emperor Maximinus Thrax begins his rule; Maximus names become associated with imperial power
1459
Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I popularizes the full form Maximilian
1800
Max used as a standalone name in German-speaking Europe
2012
Max reaches peak US popularity in the top 100 as short strong names become fashionable
Numerology & Symbolism of Max
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Leo
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Gold
💎
Lucky Stone
Diamond
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Max Around the World
How Max is written in different languages and scripts
ماكس
Arabic
マックス
Japanese
Макс
Russian
맥스
Korean
马克斯
Chinese
Μαξ
Greek
मैक्स
Hindi
מַקְס
Hebrew
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