Maximus vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Maximus Rank #331

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Maximus or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Gavin mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Maximus and Gavin boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.