Amaury vs Maxime

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaury

Boy #3,951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work-power, industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic (amal + ric)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Portuguese Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,951
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maury

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Maxime

Boy #4,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, most excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Belgian Swiss Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,073
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaury Rank #3,951
Maxime Rank #4,073

Amaury is more popular, ranked #3951 vs #4073 for Maxime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaury ___

  • Amaury Jean
  • Amaury Pierre
  • Amaury Louis
  • Amaury Étienne
  • Amaury Henri

Maxime ___

  • Maxime Louis
  • Maxime Henri
  • Maxime Antoine
  • Maxime Pierre
  • Maxime Gabriel
  • Maxime Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaury

Gilles Bastien Ines Celeste Florian

If you choose Maxime

Elodie Baptiste Chloe Lucas Camille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaury or Maxime more popular?

Amaury is more popular, ranked #3951 compared to Maxime at #4073 in the United States.

What do Amaury and Maxime mean?

Amaury means "work-power, industrious ruler" (Germanic (amal + ric) origin). Maxime means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Amaury and Maxime boy or girl names?

Amaury is primarily a boy name. Maxime is primarily a boy name.

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