Maximilian

Meaning of Maximilian

Maximilian comes from a Roman family name. It essentially means "greatest."

Maximilian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maximilian

Maximilian has held fairly steady, sitting around #590 in 2025 after peaking at #429 in 2013.

Notable people named Maximilian

• Maximilian Schell
  Austrian-Swiss actor and director
• Maximilian I
  Holy Roman Emperor
• Maximilian Kolbe
  Polish Catholic saint
• Maximilian Sciandri
  Italian-British cyclist
• Maximilian Davis
  Trinidadian-British fashion designer

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Questions about the name Maximilian

What does the name Maximilian mean?

Maximilian means maximilian comes from a roman family name. it essentially means "greatest.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Maximilian a boy's or a girl's name?

Maximilian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maximilian?

In 2025, Maximilian ranked #590 for boys, down from #587 the year before.

When was Maximilian most popular?

Maximilian peaked at #429 in 2013.