Maximus Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Circus Maximus in Rome was the largest stadium in ancient Rome, used for chariot races and other public events.

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A Deep Dive

Maximus Overview

Meaning

Greatest, largest

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “maximus,” meaning “greatest.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmæksɪməs/

Popularity

Maximus is popular in countries with Latin influence, such as Italy and Spain, and has a growing presence in the USA. In 2023, Maximus ranked #250 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Mythological

Associated Traits

Regal, bold, heroic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Maximus, an early Christian saint and martyr, and symbolizing greatness and strength.

Name Day

January 8 (Catholic)
A Deep Dive

Maximus Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Maxim, Maximilian, Maximo, Maxon, Maxen

Common Nicknames

Max, Maxi, Maxie, Maxy, Moose

Diminutives

Mimo, Maks, Mus, Ximo

Famous People

  • Maximus Decimus Meridius
    (Roman General)
  • Maximus the Confessor
    (Christian Theologian)
  • Maximus of Tyre
    (Greek Philosopher)
  • Maximus von Imhof
    (German Composer)
  • Maximus Dracos
    (Greek Scientist)
  • Maximus Valerius
    (Italian Poet)
  • Maximus Linder
    (Austrian Athlete)
  • Maximus Brown
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Maximus"
    (Song by The Glitch Mob)
  • Maximus
    ("Tangled," Animated Film)
  • Maximus
    ("The Gladiator," Novel)
  • Maximus
    ("How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World," Animated Film)
  • "Maximus"
    (Comic Book Series by Marvel Comics)
  • Maximus
    ("Fable II," Video Game)

Places

  • Circus Maximus
    (Rome, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Maximus?

Maximus means “greatest” or “largest.” People with this name often have a confident and strong air about them. They can be natural leaders, but with a kind heart too, making them both impressive and approachable.

What Is the Origin of The Name Maximus?

The name Maximus has Latin background, stemming from the Latin word “maximus,” which means “greatest” or “largest.” It was used in Ancient Rome as a title of honor to signify exceptional individuals, often in the context of military or civic achievements.

Maximus Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Maximus in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2622021#2702022#3202023
Top 3 Rankings#1872016#1922014#1972015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Maximus

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023320
(-50 from 2022)
1032
(-240 from 2022)
0.05636
2022270
(-8 from 2021)
1272
(-43 from 2021)
0.06791
2021262
(-11 from 2020)
1315
(-89 from 2020)
0.07019
2020251
(-23 from 2019)
1404
(-240 from 2019)
0.07591
2019228
(-16 from 2018)
1644
(-173 from 2018)
0.08555
2018212
(-11 from 2017)
1817
(-145 from 2017)
0.09348
2017201
(-14 from 2016)
1962
(-165 from 2016)
0.09913
2016187
(+10 from 2015)
2127
(+63 from 2015)
0.10500
2015197
(-5 from 2014)
2064
(-73 from 2014)
0.10096
2014192
(+8 from 2013)
2137
(+205 from 2013)
0.10428
2013200
(+6 from 2012)
1932
(+88 from 2012)
0.09561
2012206
(+6 from 2011)
1844
(+195 from 2011)
0.09087
2011212
(+22 from 2010)
1649
(+160 from 2010)
0.08117
2010234
(+15 from 2009)
1489
(+94 from 2009)
0.07248
2009249
(+9 from 2008)
1395
(+41 from 2008)
0.06577
2008258
(+64 from 2007)
1354
(+358 from 2007)
0.06210
2007322
(+53 from 2006)
996
(+201 from 2006)
0.04496
2006375
(+3 from 2005)
795
(+29 from 2005)
0.03626
2005378
(+46 from 2004)
766
(+152 from 2004)
0.03601
2004424
(-54 from 2003)
614
(-90 from 2003)
0.02905
2003370
(-57 from 2002)
704
(-208 from 2002)
0.03351
2002313
(-2 from 2001)
912
(+20 from 2001)
0.04413
2001311
(+539 from 2000)
892
(+704 from 2000)
0.04312
2000850
(+4806 from 1999)
188
(+177 from 1999)
0.00900
19995656
(-1807 from 1998)
11
(-7 from 1998)
0.00054
19983849
(+5416 from 1997)
18
(+13 from 1997)
0.00089
19979265
First SSA data recorded
5
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0.00025
19960
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0
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0.0000
19950
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0.0000
19940
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19930
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19920
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19910
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19900
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0.0000
19890
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19880
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19870
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19860
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19850
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19800
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19790
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19780
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19770
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19760
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19750
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19590
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19180
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American States Popularity Rankings for Maximus

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2382021#2162022#2672023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3442021#3082022#3512023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2442021#2452022#2862023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2112021#1992022#2932023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2092021#2272022#2822023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2782021#2542022#3172023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2072021#2042022#3182023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3092021#3112022#2842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2102021#2572022#3052023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1982021#2382022#3022023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2832021#2652022#3572023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3012021#4162022#3372023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2412021#3922022#2912023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3242021#2492022#2822023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2402021#1852022#2862023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3592021#3242022#5082023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2692021#3742022#2852023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3132021#3222022#2572023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2292021#4992022#3292023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3722021#5152022#5362023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3542021#2392022#2802023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2562021#3562022#4122023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3002021#4422022#5982023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2112021#2722022#3502023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5892021#5292022#2962023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2142021#2332022#2282023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2462021#1742022#1822023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3492021#3462022#4402023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3042021#3462022#3352023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3092021#4052022#4532023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4472021#4432022#7812023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3372021#3942022#2212023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1912020#2532021#3832023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1882021#2742022#2032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4132021#2702022#3612023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7762020#3312021#6302022

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4122020#5892021#5462022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3202020#2692022#5372023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1902020#2232022#2562023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1682019#2042021#1932023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1692021#1282022#2602023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3332018#3662020#3702023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1382020#1922021#2572023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5182021#5882022#4042023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2172020#2222021#2062022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2042018#2722022#2022023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2382019#2102020#2752022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1872014#2252018#1672020

District of Columbia (DC)

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Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1162011#1742013

Popularity Rankings for Maximus in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1812019#2012020#1802021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1822021#2012022#2572023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2552018#2742019#4332021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3382021#2952022#4342023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3602018#5982019#4592022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4642019#4762020#3632022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4142021#4542022#5162023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5042022#7072023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6762014#7392016#7122018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Maximus a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Maximus is generally considered masculine. Its strong, commanding sound makes it a popular choice for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Maximus

  • Mimo
  • Maks
  • Mus
  • Ximo
  • Dashiell
  • Theron
  • Ignatius
  • Breccan
  • Thane

Maximus in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Maximus Decimus Meridius (Roman General, 121–180 AD): A Roman general who served under Emperor Marcus Aurelius and was a key figure in the Roman Empire's military.
  • Maximus the Confessor (Theologian, 580–662 AD): A Christian monk, theologian, and scholar whose works had a profound impact on Christian theology and philosophy.
  • Maximus of Tyre (Philosopher, 2nd century AD): An ancient Greek philosopher and rhetorician, famous for his lectures and writings on philosophy and ethics.
  • Maximus von Imhof (Composer, 1882–1963): A German composer known for his contributions to classical music in the early 20th century.
  • Maximus Dracos (Scientist, 1901–1980): A pioneering Greek scientist recognized for his groundbreaking research in physics.
  • Maximus Valerius (Poet, 1875–1945): An Italian poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and human experience.
  • Maximus Linder (Athlete, 1940–2002): An Austrian Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events.
  • Maximus Brown (Author, 1920–1989): An American author celebrated for his historical novels and short stories.
  • "Maximus" (Song by The Glitch Mob, 2010): An electronic music track featuring powerful beats and a cinematic feel.
  • Maximus ("Tangled," 2010 Animated Film): A determined and loyal horse who helps Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in their adventure.
  • Maximus ("The Gladiator," 2000 Novel): A historical fiction novel detailing the life and trials of a Roman gladiator.
  • Maximus ("How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World," 2019 Animated Film): A dragon who appears as one of the many creatures in the hidden world.
  • "Maximus" (1988 Comic Book Series by Marvel Comics): Follows the story of Maximus the Mad, a member of the Inhuman royal family.
  • Maximus ("Fable II," 2008 Video Game): A character who aids the protagonist on their quest to save the world of Albion.
  • Maximus ("The Silver Chalice," 1952 Novel): A novel by Thomas B. Costain about a young Greek artisan and his adventures.
  • Maximus ("Mad Max: Fury Road," 2015 Film): A minor character in the post-apocalyptic action film.
  • Circus Maximus (Rome, Italy): An ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue.
  • Maximus Point (Antarctica): A notable geographical point on the coast of Antarctica, used as a reference for mapping.
  • Basilica of Saint Maximus (Pavia, Italy): A significant basilica dedicated to Saint Maximus in the city of Pavia.
  • Maximus Hill (Victoria, Australia): A hill in Victoria offering hiking trails and panoramic views of the surrounding area.
  • Maximus Park (New South Wales, Australia): A public park in New South Wales with playgrounds, sports facilities, and picnic areas.
  • Maximus Mine (California, USA): A historical mining site in California, once a significant source of gold.
  • Maximus Lake (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake in Ontario popular for fishing and boating.
  • Maximus Valley (British Columbia, Canada): A lush valley in British Columbia featuring diverse flora and fauna.

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Sibling Names for Maximus

  • Balthazar
  • Evander
  • Thaddeus
  • Cassian
  • Leander

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