Esteban vs Maximo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esteban

Boy #457 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#457
Total SSA Count
681
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie, Teb

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Maximo

Boy #594 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, superlative"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

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Popularity Comparison

Esteban Rank #457
Maximo Rank #594

Esteban is more popular, ranked #457 vs #594 for Maximo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esteban ___

  • Esteban Luis
  • Esteban Miguel
  • Esteban Antonio
  • Esteban Carlos
  • Esteban Rafael
  • Esteban Alejandro

Maximo ___

  • Maximo Antonio
  • Maximo Rafael
  • Maximo Lorenzo
  • Maximo Carlos
  • Maximo Alejandro
  • Maximo Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esteban

Alejandro Diego Mateo Valentina Isabella

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esteban or Maximo more popular?

Esteban is more popular, ranked #457 compared to Maximo at #594 in the United States.

What do Esteban and Maximo mean?

Esteban means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Esteban and Maximo boy or girl names?

Esteban is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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