Maximos vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maximos

Boy #6,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, most excellent"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Latin Eastern Orthodox Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,310
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maximos Rank #6,310
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #6310 for Maximos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximos ___

  • Maximos Alexander
  • Maximos James
  • Maximos Theodore
  • Maximos Nikolaos
  • Maximos Elias
  • Maximos Peter

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximos or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Maximos at #6310 in the United States.

What do Maximos and Theodore mean?

Maximos means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Maximos and Theodore boy or girl names?

Maximos is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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