Maximos vs Vasilios

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

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Vasilios

Boy #6,167 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"royal, kingly"

Origin: Greek basileus

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,167
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vasilis, Vasso, Bill

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Popularity Comparison

Maximos Rank #6,310
Vasilios Rank #6,167

Vasilios is more popular, ranked #6167 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

Vasilios ___

  • Vasilios Konstantinos
  • Vasilios Alexandros
  • Vasilios Georgios
  • Vasilios Nikolaos
  • Vasilios Dimitrios

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maximos

Nikolaos Demetrios Konstantinos Sophia Eleni

If you choose Vasilios

Konstantinos Georgios Eleni Maria Despina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximos or Vasilios more popular?

Vasilios is more popular, ranked #6167 compared to Maximos at #6310 in the United States.

What do Maximos and Vasilios mean?

Maximos means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin). Vasilios means "royal, kingly" (Greek basileus origin).

Are Maximos and Vasilios boy or girl names?

Maximos is primarily a boy name. Vasilios is primarily a boy name.

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