Maximus vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Maximus Rank #331

Augustus Rank #409

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Maximus or Augustus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Augustus mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Maximus and Augustus boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.