Maximilian vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Maximilian Rank #587

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Maximilian or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Roy mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Maximilian and Roy boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.