Jaime vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaime

Boy #606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#606
Total SSA Count
468
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jaime Rank #606
Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #606 for Jaime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaime ___

  • Jaime Antonio
  • Jaime Miguel
  • Jaime Eduardo
  • Jaime Andrés
  • Jaime Rafael
  • Jaime Luis

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 Jaime

Isabella Sofía Valentina Carlos Andrés

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaime or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Jaime at #606 in the United States.

What do Jaime and Maximilian mean?

Jaime means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Jaime and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Jaime is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.

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