Leonidas vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonidas

Boy #509 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"son of the lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Leonidas Rank #509

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #509 for Leonidas.

Is Leonidas or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Leonidas at #509 in the United States.

What do Leonidas and Maximus mean?

Leonidas means "son of the lion" (Greek origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Leonidas and Maximus boy or girl names?

Leonidas is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.