Maximus vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Maximus Rank #331

Stephen Rank #378

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Maximus or Stephen more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Stephen mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Maximus and Stephen boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.