Max

Max name meaning and origin

What does Max mean?

A short form of the Latin Maximilian, from Maximus, meaning "the greatest". Also used as a short form of the English name Maxwell, meaning "stream of Maccus".

Pronounced: m ah k s

Origin

Irish

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Famous people named Max

Max is a beloved character in Maurice Sendak's popular children's books, "Where the Wild Things Are". The dystopian franchise "Mad Max", created by George Miller and Byron Kennedy, has spawned countless films, comics and computer games.

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