Kyri vs Maximos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyri

Boy #6,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sunday child"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,486
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Maximos

Boy #6,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, most excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Latin Eastern Orthodox Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,310
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

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Popularity Comparison

Kyri Rank #6,486
Maximos Rank #6,310

Maximos is more popular, ranked #6310 vs #6486 for Kyri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kyri ___

  • Kyri James
  • Kyri Alexander
  • Kyri Nikos
  • Kyri Theodore
  • Kyri Emmanuel
  • Kyri Andreas

Maximos ___

  • Maximos Alexander
  • Maximos James
  • Maximos Theodore
  • Maximos Nikolaos
  • Maximos Elias
  • Maximos Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kyri

Nikos Theo Eleni Nia Demi

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyri or Maximos more popular?

Maximos is more popular, ranked #6310 compared to Kyri at #6486 in the United States.

What do Kyri and Maximos mean?

Kyri means "Sunday child" (Greek origin). Maximos means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Kyri and Maximos boy or girl names?

Kyri is primarily a boy name. Maximos is primarily a boy name.

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