Maximus vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Maximus Rank #331

Gideon Rank #332

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Maximus or Gideon more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Gideon mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maximus and Gideon boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.