Maximus vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Maximus Rank #331

Philip Rank #522

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Maximus or Philip more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Philip mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Maximus and Philip boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.