Maximilian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The greatest, a name that aims high and delivers on its promise.
- Origin
- Latin
- Syllables
- 5
- Current rank
- #184
- Peak
- #500 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Maximilian Means
Maximilian is a boy name of Latin origin. The greatest, a name that aims high and delivers on its promise.
How Popular Maximilian Is
Maximilian currently ranks #184 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Maximilian
- Maximilian I was a Holy Roman Emperor who shaped European politics.
- The name offers Max as a strong, punchy nickname.
- It has been popular among European royalty for centuries.
Names Like Maximilian
Other Latin names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Maximilian
Latin names that pair well as a brother or sister to Maximilian.
Questions About Maximilian
What does Maximilian mean?
Maximilian is a boy name of Latin origin. The greatest, a name that aims high and delivers on its promise.
How popular is Maximilian?
Maximilian currently ranks #184 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #500 in 2020. It is rising.
Where does Maximilian come from?
Maximilian comes from Latin roots. Maximilian I was a Holy Roman Emperor who shaped European politics.
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