Jefferson vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#711
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jef, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711
Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

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 Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Maximilian mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Jefferson and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.

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