Maximus vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Maximus Rank #331

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Maximus or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Paul mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Maximus and Paul boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.