Maximilian vs Sergio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sergio

Boy #402 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, shepherd"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#402
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Serg, Serge

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maximilian Rank #587
Sergio Rank #402

Sergio is more popular, ranked #402 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

Sergio ___

  • Sergio Antonio
  • Sergio Luis
  • Sergio Rafael
  • Sergio Miguel
  • Sergio Carlos
  • Sergio Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximilian

Sebastian Wilhelmina Beatrice Leopold Isadora

If you choose Sergio

Isabella Marco Valentina Emilio Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximilian or Sergio more popular?

Sergio is more popular, ranked #402 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Maximilian and Sergio mean?

Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Sergio means "servant, shepherd" (Latin origin).

Are Maximilian and Sergio boy or girl names?

Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Sergio is primarily a boy name.

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