pronunciation
MAK-sih-mus
meaning & origin
The name Maximus means “greatest.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
The superlative form of Latin 'magnus' meaning great, Maximus was a common name and title in ancient Rome. The film 'Gladiator' (2000), starring Russell Crowe as General Maximus Decimus Meridius, revived enthusiasm for the name.
famous people named Maximus
- Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator character)
- Pope Maximus (multiple popes)
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