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At a Glance: Name: Maximus – Meaning: greatest – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAK-suh-mus
Maximus is a boy's name of Latin origin, pronounced MAK-suh-mus, and it means "greatest." It has a bold, storybook feel with a romantic edge, and it sounds modern rather than old-fashioned.
Meaning & Origin of Maximus
Meaning: Greatest.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maximus
Phonetic: MAK-suh-mus IPA: /ˈmæksəməs/
Popularity of Maximus
Maximus peaked at #187 in 2016, when 2,129 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #330, with 1,043 babies, so it's still in regular use but far less common than at its height.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1997–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Maximus mean?
Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maximus)
How do you pronounce Maximus?
Maximus is pronounced MAK-suh-mus (IPA: /ˈmæksəməs/).
Is Maximus a popular name right now?
Maximus peaked at #187 in 2016 and is ranked #330 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1997–2024.)
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