Maximus

Meaning of Maximus

Greatest; the greatest one

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

Popularity of Maximus

Maximus is climbing again, up to #276 in 2025 from #330 in 2024 after peaking at #187 in 2016.

Notable people named Maximus

• Maximus the Confessor
  Christian monk and theologian
• Maximus Planudes
  Byzantine scholar and theologian
• Maximus of Turin
  Early Christian bishop
• Maximus of Ephesus
  Greek philosopher and theurgist
• Petronius Maximus
  Western Roman Emperor

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Questions about the name Maximus

What does the name Maximus mean?

Maximus means greatest; the greatest one, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Maximus?

In 2025, Maximus ranked #276 for boys, up from #330 the year before.

When was Maximus most popular?

Maximus peaked at #187 in 2016.