Maximus vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Maximus Rank #331

King Rank #343

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #343 for King.

Is Maximus or King more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Maximus and King mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Maximus and King boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.