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Maximus

Boy · Latin · Medium name

Meaning
Greatest, largest
Pronunciation
MAK-sih-mus
Origin
Latin

From Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest, a Roman name.

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Latin

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • MaxEnglish / German

    Shortened form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Maximus of Hispania

    Claimant to the Roman throne in the early 5th century.

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Similar names

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Vincent

VIN-sent

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Maxine

mak-SEEN

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ROH-mun

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Meaning: Citizen of Rome

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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