Maximilian

At a Glance: Name: Maximilian – Meaning: greatest – Origin: Latin (name coined in German) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: mak-suh-MIL-ee-un

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Maximilian is a Latin name that was actually coined in German, and its meaning is bold and direct: greatest. It's pronounced mak-suh-MIL-ee-un, and it has a classic, storybook feel — a name with weight and history behind it, not a fleeting pick.

Meaning & Origin of Maximilian

Meaning: Greatest.

Origin: Latin (name coined in German).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Maximilian

Phonetic: mak-suh-MIL-ee-un   IPA: /ˌmæksəˈmɪliən/

Popularity of Maximilian

Maximilian hit its high point in 2013, ranking #429 with 676 baby boys given the name that year. By 2024 it had eased to #587, with 485 boys named Maximilian.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1907–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Maximilian mean?

Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maximilian)

How do you pronounce Maximilian?

Maximilian is pronounced mak-suh-MIL-ee-un (IPA: /ˌmæksəˈmɪliən/).

Is Maximilian a popular name right now?

Maximilian peaked at #429 in 2013 and is ranked #587 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1907–2024.)

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