What does the name Maximilian mean?

The name Maximilian means "Greatest".

What is the origin of the name Maximilian?

Maximilian is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 485 babies were named Maximilian in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Maximilian is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 485 →

All-Time Total: 18,435

Peak Year: 2016

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

Boy names closely related to Maximilian

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Girl names closely related to Maximilian

Lana Maya Serena Cassandra Mila Hailey Melina Kayla

Names with similar meaning to Maximilian

Massimo Max Maxim Maximiliano Maximillian Maximo Maximus Maxine

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Source: Social Security Administration

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