Frederick vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Maximus mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Maximus boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.