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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Greatest
- Origin
- English (modern double-L variant spelling of Maximilian)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- mak-suh-MIL-yun
Maximillian is an English name — a modern double-L variant spelling of Maximilian — and it carries the meaning "greatest." If you're researching it for a baby name list, it's worth knowing this spelling with the double L is a more recent variation on the traditional form. It's a name with real weight behind it, both in spelling history and in meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Maximillian
Meaning: Greatest.
Origin: English (modern double-L variant spelling of Maximilian).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maximillian
mak-suh-MIL-yunIPA /ˌmæksɪˈmɪljən/
Popularity of Maximillian
Maximillian peaked at #675 in 1999 with 250 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #2160 with just 68 — a steady decline over 25 years.
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FAQ
What does the name Maximillian mean?
Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maximillian?
Maximillian is pronounced mak-suh-MIL-yun (IPA: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪljən/).
Is Maximillian a popular name right now?
Maximillian peaked at #675 in 1999 and is ranked #2160 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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