Max
Max comes from the Latin "maximus," meaning "the greatest." The name began as a short form of Maximilian. Max (the actor Max von Sydow, 1929-2015, known for "The Seventh Seal" and "The Exorcist") is the most acclaimed historical bearer. Max (the physicist Max Planck, 1858-1947, who founded quantum physics and won the Nobel Prize in 1918) gave the name scientific weight. Max entered the US top 100 in 2010 and continues to climb. The single syllable is direct, and the "x" ending gives it an edge. Max is a male name of Latin origin that means "The greatest". Brisk, modern, and confident. The name sounds direct. Maxes tend to be energetic. US top 100 since 2010. Rising. Well-known people named Max include Max von Sydow (actor), Max Planck (physicist), Saint Maximilian (martyr), Max (Latin word). Common variations and related forms of Max include Maximilian (full form), Maximus (Latin), Maxim (Russian), Maxie (nickname).