Maximo vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#627
Total SSA Count
450
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Maximo Rank #594
Phillip Rank #627

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 vs #627 for Phillip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximo ___

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

Phillip ___

  • Phillip James
  • Phillip John
  • Phillip Thomas
  • Phillip Michael
  • Phillip Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

If you choose Phillip

William Elizabeth Catherine Andrew Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximo or Phillip more popular?

Maximo is more popular, ranked #594 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Maximo and Phillip mean?

Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Maximo and Phillip boy or girl names?

Maximo is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.

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