Meaning: Derived from greatest
The story
From Roman Maximilianus, related to Latin maximus. Its later use by European rulers adds a royal association, while the root itself expresses greatest rather than a promise of achievement.
Nicknames
- Max
- Maxi
- Mac
Spellings & variants
- Maximiliano
- Maximilien
- Massimiliano
- Maximiliaan
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Maximilian comes from Latin.
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