Short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, meaning 'greatest' in Latin, used independently as a strong single-syllable choice.
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How it ages.
Max has exploded in popularity across English and German-speaking regions as parents favor short, punchy names.
The cultural moment.
Global trend from 2000 onward, North America and Germany ranking Max in top 10-20, sustained by minimalist naming aesthetic and celebrity usage. Currently ranks #43 in the Netherlands, #44 in the UK and #47 in Spain.