Maximus
Maximus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “greatest.” It ranked #276 in the United States in 2025. The superlative form of Latin 'magnus' meaning great, Maximus was a common name and title in ancient Rome.
how do you pronounce Maximus?
MAK-sih-mus
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what does Maximus mean?
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.
where does the name Maximus come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Maximus. It is generally described elsewhere as the superlative of Latin magnus, meaning 'greatest,' but that derivation is not confirmed by anything found in this batch's sources.
the history of Maximus
Nothing here confirms its use as a common name and title in ancient Rome, nor the popularity attributed to the 2000 film Gladiator; without a dedicated source, no further history can be given.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #276 |
| 2024 | #331 |
| 2023 | #319 |
| 2022 | #270 |
| 2021 | #262 |
| 2020 | #251 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Maximus?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Maximus?
- Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator character)
- Pope Maximus (multiple popes)
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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