Choosing between two names for a boy

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We have many reasons for loving both of these names, but don't want to affect your reactions! Any thoughts, preferences, or side-effects/coincidences we haven't thought of, for a boy:

Alexander
Maximilian

Obvs they'll often be Alex or Max, which are fine. Thanks for any help!

Maximilian

I like both but Alexander is too popular. I like Max, Maxim and Maximilian. I thought Xander was a nice short form for Alexander but I've heard of a few Zanders and the novelty has worn off.
A friend has a DGS called Max (Maximilian) so it gets a big thumbs up from me.
Alex to me is a girl's name.

I like Alexander more than Maximilian. But I like Max more than Alex, so since that's what they'll be called by most people, I'd go with that.

I think both are nice as short names, maybe slightly prefer Alex. However for the full versions, I think Alexander is a million times better, sorry just don't like Maximilian at all- hope I'm not offending you by that

Max(imilian) is my preference.

Alexander

Both Alex and Max are very popular. If that doesn't bother you, I'd choose Alex.

Alexander

I like Alex and Max but not so keen on Maximilian though I know one and it suits him.

I much prefer Alexander.

My oldest is Alex (Alexander) and my youngest is Max (but just Max, not short for anything) so I'm no bloody use to you at all!

I like both Alex and Max so I'm afraid I cannot assist you with this one 😀

Alexander hands down for me

My husband is Maxime - so I prefer Max but not personally a fan of Maximilian but you know what, my opinion doesn't matter - wait till baby is born, you will know what is right! Good luck!

Edit: good to have a couple up your sleeve in case!

Alex to me is a girl's name

Another shortening of Alexander is Alec, which is less commonly heard than Alex, and is (almost) always a boy's name.

I love Alec, but people will usually say Alex (done it myself)

I like them both, I'd use them both

Shortened version first name
Long name middle name.

I love both Alex and Max.

Prefer Alexander to Maximilian.

Oh, and in Scotland lots of Alex's routinely get Alec.

Maximilian every time!

Ooh, Maximilian!

Alex

Max.

Maximilian is great, love Alexander with nn Sandy not Alex

Alexander for me.