Maximilian vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximilian

Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian English Spanish Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#587
Total SSA Count
485
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi, Milo

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Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#463
Total SSA Count
669
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roy

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Popularity Comparison

Maximilian Rank #587
Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximilian ___

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

Royce ___

  • Royce James
  • Royce William
  • Royce Alexander
  • Royce Edward
  • Royce Michael
  • Royce Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

If you choose Royce

Reed Brooks Greyson Audrey Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximilian or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Royce mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Maximilian and Royce boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.

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