Charis vs Maximos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

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Maximos

Boy #6,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, most excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Latin Eastern Orthodox Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,310
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

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Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
Maximos Rank #6,310

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 vs #6310 for Maximos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

Maximos ___

  • Maximos Alexander
  • Maximos James
  • Maximos Theodore
  • Maximos Nikolaos
  • Maximos Elias
  • Maximos Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or Maximos more popular?

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 compared to Maximos at #6310 in the United States.

What do Charis and Maximos mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). Maximos means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Charis and Maximos boy or girl names?

Charis is primarily a girl name. Maximos is primarily a boy name.

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