Maximilian vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

German Austrian English Spanish Hungarian

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Maximilian Rank #587

Lee Rank #715

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Maximilian or Lee more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Lee mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Maximilian and Lee boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.