Maximus
Maximus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “greatest.” It ranked #275 in the United States in 2025. The superlative form of Latin 'magnus' meaning great, Maximus was a common name and title in ancient Rome.
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how do you pronounce Maximus?
MAK-sih-mus
where does the name Maximus come from?
Maximus is the Latin superlative of magnus, meaning greatest.
The film 'Gladiator' (2000), starring Russell Crowe as General Maximus Decimus Meridius, revived enthusiasm for the name.
how popular is this name?
Maximus has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 26 years since 2000. It peaked at #187 in 2016, and ranked #275 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #275 |
| 2024 | #331 |
| 2023 | #319 |
| 2022 | #270 |
| 2021 | #262 |
| 2020 | #250 |
| 2019 | #228 |
| 2018 | #212 |
| 2017 | #201 |
| 2016 | #187 |
| 2010 | #234 |
| 2000 | #850 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Maximus fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Maximus
Maximus was a common Roman name and title, and the 2000 film Gladiator, whose hero is Maximus Decimus Meridius, revived it.
who are famous people named Maximus?
- Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator character)
- Pope Maximus (multiple popes)
what are the nicknames and variants of Maximus?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Maximus?
what names go well with Maximus?
Sibling names that share Maximus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Maximus
What does the name Maximus mean?
Maximus means “greatest”.
What is the origin of the name Maximus?
Maximus comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Maximus?
Maximus ranked #275 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2016, at #187, and it has spent 26 years in the top 1,000 since 2000.
Is Maximus a boy or girl name?
Maximus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Maximus?
Maximus is pronounced MAK-sih-mus, with 3 syllables.
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