Maximo vs Raphael

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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Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#421
Total SSA Count
744
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafe, Raffy, Rafi

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Popularity Comparison

Maximo Rank #594
Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #594 for Maximo.

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

Raphael ___

  • Raphael James
  • Raphael Alexander
  • Raphael Louis
  • Raphael Antoine
  • Raphael Emilio
  • Raphael Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximo

Sergio Pablo Valentina Isabella Lorenzo

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximo or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Maximo at #594 in the United States.

What do Maximo and Raphael mean?

Maximo means "the greatest, superlative" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maximo and Raphael boy or girl names?

Maximo is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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