Maximus
Maximus: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Maximus
- A male given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Maximus.
How popular is Maximus?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 34,662 boys in the U.S. have been named Maximus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14489 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #187 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #276 for boys, with 1,249 babies given the name.
Names similar to Maximus
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Maximus
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Maximus FAQ
What does the name Maximus mean?
A male given name. Borrowed from Latin Maximus.
What is the origin of the name Maximus?
Maximus is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Maximus?
Since 1880, 17 girls and 34,662 boys in the U.S. have been named Maximus (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14489 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #187 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #276 for boys, with 1,249 babies given the name.
Is Maximus a boy or girl name?
Maximus is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17 girls and 34,662 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.