Jake vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximus

Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Roman American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
1,043
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jake Rank #423
Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #423 for Jake.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jake ___

  • Jake Thomas
  • Jake Alexander
  • Jake Michael
  • Jake William
  • Jake Henry
  • Jake Robert

Maximus ___

  • Maximus James
  • Maximus Alexander
  • Maximus Cole
  • Maximus Reid
  • Maximus Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jake

Jack Luke Max Emma Sophie

If you choose Maximus

Augustus Aurelius Julius Octavia Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Maximus mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Jake and Maximus boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.

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