Ledger vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ledger

Boy #503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"record keeper"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#503
Total SSA Count
606
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ledge, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ledger Rank #503
Maximilian Rank #587

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ledger ___

  • Ledger James
  • Ledger Cole
  • Ledger River
  • Ledger Gray
  • Ledger Reid
  • Ledger Stone

Maximilian ___

  • Maximilian James
  • Maximilian Alexander
  • Maximilian Theodore
  • Maximilian William
  • Maximilian Charles
  • Maximilian Otto

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ledger or Maximilian more popular?

Ledger is more popular, ranked #503 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Ledger and Maximilian mean?

Ledger means "record keeper" (Middle English origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Ledger and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Ledger is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.

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