Stephen vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Maximus Rank #331

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

Is Stephen or Maximus more popular?

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

What do Stephen and Maximus mean?

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

Are Stephen and Maximus boy or girl names?

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