Maximillian

Meaning of Maximillian

Maximillian means "greatest." It's derived from the Roman name Maximus, meaning the biggest or greatest.

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

Popularity of Maximillian

After ranking as high as #718 in 2000, Maximillian has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maximillian

• Maximilian I
  Holy Roman Emperor
• Maximilian Schell
  Austrian-Swiss actor
• Maximilian Kolbe
  Polish Catholic saint
• Maximilian Sciandri
  British cyclist
• Maximilian Günther
  German racing driver

More Latin names

Questions about the name Maximillian

What does the name Maximillian mean?

Maximillian means maximillian means "greatest." it's derived from the roman name maximus, meaning the biggest or greatest, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maximillian?

Maximillian did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maximillian most popular?

Maximillian peaked at #718 in 2000.