Maximilian vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Maximilian Rank #587

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Maximilian or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Gregory mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Maximilian and Gregory boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.