Paul vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

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Paul Rank #264

Maximus Rank #331

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

Is Paul or Maximus more popular?

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

What do Paul and Maximus mean?

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

Are Paul and Maximus boy or girl names?

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