Maximus vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Maximus Rank #331

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Maximus or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Timothy mean?

Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Maximus and Timothy boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.