Maximilian

Boy's name

Maximilian is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which is a combination of the names Maximus and Aemilianus. It means "greatest" and "rival."

Meaning Greatest
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 485
Peak year 2016

Appears In These Collections

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maximilian I - Holy Roman Emperor during Renaissance.
  • Maximilian Schell - Actor, won Academy Award for Best Actor.
  • Maximilian Kolbe - Polish priest, martyr of Auschwitz concentration camp.
  • Maximilian von Weichs - German field marshal in World War II.
  • Maximilian Robespierre - French lawyer, key figure in French Revolution.
  • Maximilian Günther - German racing driver in Formula E.
  • Maximilian Arnold - German footballer, plays for VfL Wolfsburg.
  • Maximilian Wöber - Austrian footballer, plays for Red Bull Salzburg.
  • Maximilian Marterer - German tennis player, reached ATP top 100.

Brothers for Maximilian

Boy names closely related to Maximilian

Angelo Adam Dominic Luca Leo Evan Max Donovan

Sisters for Maximilian

Girl names closely related to Maximilian

Lana Maya Serena Cassandra Mila Hailey Melina Kayla

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Maximilian

Massimo Max Maxim Maximiliano Maximillian Maximo Maximus Maxine

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