Mauricio vs Maximo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mauricio Rank #632
Maximo Rank #594

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 vs #632 for Mauricio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio 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 Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauricio or Maximo more popular?

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 compared to Mauricio at #632 in the United States.

What do Mauricio and Maximo mean?

Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Mauricio and Maximo boy or girl names?

Mauricio is primarily a boy name. Maximo is primarily a boy name.

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