Erich vs Maxime

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rich, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Erich Rank #5,905
Maxime Rank #4,073

Maxime is more popular, ranked #4073 vs #5905 for Erich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erich ___

  • Erich Wilhelm
  • Erich Karl
  • Erich Hans
  • Erich Friedrich
  • Erich Heinrich
  • Erich August

Maxime ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Erich

Klaus Dieter Helmut Gerda Ilse

If you choose Maxime

Elodie Baptiste Chloe Lucas Camille

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Maxime more popular?

Maxime is more popular, ranked #4073 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Maxime mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Maxime means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Erich and Maxime boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Maxime is primarily a boy name.

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