Mario vs Maximo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mario

Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
808
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

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Maximo

Boy #594 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, superlative"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mario Rank #399
Maximo Rank #594

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 vs #594 for Maximo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mario ___

  • Mario Antonio
  • Mario Luis
  • Mario Jose
  • Mario Andres
  • Mario Felix
  • Mario Rafael

Maximo ___

  • Maximo Antonio
  • Maximo Rafael
  • Maximo Lorenzo
  • Maximo Carlos
  • Maximo Alejandro
  • Maximo Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mario

Sofia Lucia Marco Isabella Carlos

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mario or Maximo more popular?

Mario is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Maximo at #594 in the United States.

What do Mario and Maximo mean?

Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin). Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Mario and Maximo boy or girl names?

Mario is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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