Maximus vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Maximus Rank #331

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Maximus or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Malcolm mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Maximus and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.