Maximilian vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Maximilian Rank #587

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Maximilian or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Seth mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Maximilian and Seth boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.