King vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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King Rank #343

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Maximus mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are King and Maximus boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.