Maximilian
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Maximilian is a Latin name meaning “greatest”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Maximilian
Maximilian is a name of Latin origin, traditionally meaning "greatest." It derives from the Latin word "maximus," indicating the superlative form of large or great. The name was adopted by early Christian saints, such as Saint Maximilian of Tebessa, which helped propagate it throughout Europe. Later, it became associated with royalty, particularly the Holy Roman Emperors of the Habsburg line.
Meaning Comments
- Terriazation: I love my name, other than the fact that it gets annoying to write all the time, but other than that, it's pretty cool :D.
- Aktyvacijalt: Maximilian is a handsome and timeless name. I'm planning to use it if I had a son.
- Dark_wapire: I find it quite epic sounding, it's a great name but I probably would not give it to my child.
Gender Usage of the Name Maximilian
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Maximilian is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Maximilian
Maximilian is among the Top 31 Trending Boys’ name Worldwide for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Maximilian is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.4K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.4K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 58K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Maximilian ranked #327 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #771 in 2024 — an improvement of 444 places. Maximilian maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #267 in 2000. Its lowest recorded position was #2,549 in 1978. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 73 places (from #400 to #327).
Name StyleMethodology
Maximilian is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 50% of available years and remains active today, averaging 879 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Maximilian
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 5 syllables — Five-or-more-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 10 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Maximilian spans five syllables and features a rhythmic central stress. It is historically linked to Maximilian I, a significant monarch of the Habsburg dynasty. The length and imperial history of the name produce an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Maximilian
Middle names used with MaximilianMethodology
Maximilian is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Maximilian Kolbe · Maximilian Robert · Maximilian Alexander · Maximilian Thomas · Maximilian ChristopherView all 91 boy middle names.
- Total 114 middle names used with Maximilian
- 7 girl middle names used with Maximilian
- 15 unisex middle names used with Maximilian
Middle name suggestions for MaximilianMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Maximilian is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Maximilian Malik · Maximilian Micah · Maximilian Monte · Maximilian Myron · Maximilian Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Maximilian
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Boy Names, Maximilian has been used by 9 members of European royal families, including:
- Maximilian I Joseph (Wittelsbach) (1756–1825) — King of Bavaria
- Maximilian II (1811–1864) — King of Bavaria
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Boy Names, Maximilian also appears as the common name of Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani Schrad.) in the Asteraceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Maximilian. Browse all matching record with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Maximilian
Sound Like Maximilian Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Maximiliano · Maximillian · Maksymilian · View all 24 names
Spelled Like Maximilian Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Maximiliano · Maximillian · Maxymilian · View all 14 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Maximilian Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Maximillian · Maksymilian · Maxymilian · View all 79 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Maximilian”
Dictionary Meaning of "Maximilian"Methodology
A male given name from Latin, rare in English
Examples
- It is as well certainly not to call a parcel of idle and ragged young rogues by the titles of Augustus, Orlando, and Theodore: nor does it sound very fitting and heroical to hear a father cry out pompously to his little boy, as we did once, - "You, Sir, there, - Maximilian,- come out of the gutter."
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Maximilian has 20 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Maximilian in ASL
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Comments on the name Maximilian
Community CommentsShowing 5 of 33 comments
Zomfg_10_hp
Also used in Romania. You'll find bearers on social media.
Lilking1oo1
The Netherlands is using this name?! NO WAY... They got to be using Maximiliaan since it is the Dutch form of Maximilian! I do not believe Maximilian is common in the Netherlands. Because usually Dutch uses 2 a's not just one just like example the Dutch name Daan.
Cool_red_god
A popular name amongst the German aristocracy, and the name of several of the Holy Roman Emperors. It's a name which says quite clearly, "I'm better than you and always will be". You have to love it.
Looting_you1
It's also Dutch. This was my Opa's (grandpa) name.
Wish_chaos1
Popular name in Germany, pronounced muks-ee-MEE-li-ahn. [noted -ed]