Albert vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Albert Rank #607

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #607 for Albert.

Is Albert or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Maximilian mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Albert and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.