Maximus

Maximus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “greatest”
Origin: Latin
Say it: MAK-si-mus · 3 syllables
Used for: Boys

A Roman cognomen from Latin maximus, the superlative of magnus meaning 'great.' Known from the historical name Quintus Fabius Maximus and the saintly name Maximus.

Latin names Names meaning strength Names meaning noble Classic names

How popular is Maximus?

2024313 per million US babies

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Babies named Maximus in 20241,043

2024 rank#330 boys

Peak year2016

Total US babies since 188033,420

Maximus has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Maximus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Maxgreatest · Latin
Massimogreatest · Italian
Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin

Maximus questions

What does the name Maximus mean?

Maximus means "greatest". It comes from Latin. A Roman cognomen from Latin maximus, the superlative of magnus meaning 'great.' Known from the historical name Quintus Fabius Maximus and the saintly name Maximus.

Is Maximus a boy or girl name?

Maximus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Maximus?

1,043 US babies were named Maximus in 2024. Its peak year was 2016.

How do you pronounce Maximus?

Maximus is usually pronounced MAK-si-mus.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.