Augustus vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
1,043
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #409 for Augustus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

Maximus ___

  • Maximus James
  • Maximus Alexander
  • Maximus Cole
  • Maximus Reid
  • Maximus Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Maximus

Augustus Aurelius Julius Octavia Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Maximus mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Maximus boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.

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