Danny vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Danny Rank #642

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Maximilian mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Danny and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.