Denver vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den, Denny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denver Rank #487
Maximilian Rank #587

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

Maximilian ___

  • Maximilian James
  • Maximilian Alexander
  • Maximilian Theodore
  • Maximilian William
  • Maximilian Charles
  • Maximilian Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denver

Austin Phoenix Savannah Dakota Hudson

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver or Maximilian more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Denver and Maximilian mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Denver and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.

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