Mailo vs Maximos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mailo Rank #6,273
Maximos Rank #6,310

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 vs #6310 for Maximos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mailo ___

  • Mailo James
  • Mailo Alexander
  • Mailo River
  • Mailo Blue
  • Mailo Lee
  • Mailo Andre

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 Mailo

Milo Leo Enzo Cleo Zola

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mailo or Maximos more popular?

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 compared to Maximos at #6310 in the United States.

What do Mailo and Maximos mean?

Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin). Maximos means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).

Are Mailo and Maximos boy or girl names?

Mailo is primarily a boy name. Maximos is primarily a boy name.

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