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Maximus

MAX-ih-mus

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Latin for 'greatest' or 'largest,' used as a praenomen in ancient Rome symbolizing ambition and supremacy. Carried by philosophers, saints, and emperors throughout history.”

Popularity Over Time

Maximus US popularity rank over timeRank 9824 in 1997 to rank 186 in 2016. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#186#5005#9824199720202024

Currently ranked #330 in the United States.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

3

Nicknames

MaxMaxi

Style

GrandStrongClassicBoldTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator)
  • Saint Maximus the Confessor

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Strong Names →

Similar Names

Maximilian

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Marcus

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Magnus

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Sibling Name Ideas

Julius

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Felix

Latin Beautiful But Not Top 100

Gabriel

Hebrew Top 50

Leo

Latin Top 50

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universally recognized across Latin-influenced cultures

People Also Ask

Latin for 'greatest' or 'largest,' used as a praenomen in ancient Rome symbolizing ambition and supremacy. Carried by philosophers, saints, and emperors throughout history.

Maximus is currently ranked #330 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Maximus include Max, Maxi.

Names that pair beautifully with Maximus include Julius, Felix, Gabriel, Leo.