Maximilian vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Maximilian Rank #587

Sam Rank #652

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Maximilian or Sam more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Sam mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maximilian and Sam boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.