Max Name Meaning & Origin

Max

Pronunciation: MAKS (key)

Origin of the name Max:

A short form of Maximulian, Max is also bestowed as an independent given name.

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One of my best friends is named Max. He’s a comic book nerd but really likes rap music and hockey. Cool guy, very funny.

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