Max Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Max Name at a Glance

Name	Max
Meaning	Diminutive of Maxwell: Magnus' spring. Mac's well. Surname and place name.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Max Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Max means “Diminutive of Maxwell: Magnus' spring. Mac's well. Surname and place name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Max Name Origin

Our database records Max under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Max a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Max is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Max

When considering Max for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.