Leopold vs Maximillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Belgian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,094
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Poldi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leopold Rank #2,094
Maximillian Rank #2,158

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2158 for Maximillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leopold ___

  • Leopold James
  • Leopold Frederick
  • Leopold Arthur
  • Leopold William
  • Leopold Charles
  • Leopold Edward

Maximillian ___

  • Maximillian James
  • Maximillian Henry
  • Maximillian George
  • Maximillian Arthur
  • Maximillian William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leopold

Augustus Maximilian Beatrice Cordelia Eugenia

If you choose Maximillian

Arabella Leopold Cordelia Theodore Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leopold or Maximillian more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Maximillian at #2158 in the United States.

What do Leopold and Maximillian mean?

Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin). Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Leopold and Maximillian boy or girl names?

Leopold is primarily a boy name. Maximillian is primarily a boy name.

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