Maximilian
BoyLatin · English: /ˌmæksəˈmɪljən/; German: /maksiˈmiːlian/
A full, formal name with Latin roots and the well-established short form Max.
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
English: /ˌmæksəˈmɪljən/; German: /maksiˈmiːlian/
Related to ‘greatest’
Maximilian comes from the Roman name Maximilianus and belongs to the family of Latin maximus, ‘greatest’. Its German use does not make its linguistic roots Germanic. The expansive form and generous meaning give it a stately feel. Max is an established short form, creating a real contrast in register: Maximilian sounds measured and ceremonial, while Max is brisk and direct. Someone choosing the full name can value both, or prefer to keep Maximilian in everyday use. The ks sound gives definition to an otherwise flowing sequence of vowels and softer consonants.
Etymology: From Roman Maximilianus, a name built from a diminutive of Latin maximus, ‘greatest’.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank590
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.
Origin
Latin