Boy name · Latin
Maximiliano
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: greatestMaximiliano is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "greatest". It is used in Spanish.
- Meaning
- Greatest
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh (Spanish)
Meaning and origin of Maximiliano
As a boy's name, Maximiliano comes from Latin and means "greatest". It is used in Spanish.
In Spanish, say mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Maximiliano on Nomezo lists
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“Greatest; Latin. Say mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh”
From Mexican boy names, modern Mexican names for boys
How popular is Maximiliano?
- US rank in 2025
- #280
- 1,209 babies, 708 per million boys
- Best rank
- #251 in 2019
- 1,460 babies that year
- Babies since 1917
- At least 23,972
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 1 per million |
| 1920s | 5 per million |
| 1930s | 5 per million |
| 1940s | 3 per million |
| 1950s | 2 per million |
| 1960s | 4 per million |
| 1970s | 10 per million |
| 1980s | 14 per million |
| 1990s | 55 per million |
| 2000s | 192 per million |
| 2010s | 594 per million |
| 2020s | 695 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #262 | #295 | #267 | #251 | #265 | #292 | #268 | #291 | #299 | #280 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Maximiliano
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Maxitraditional short form (Spanish)
Other forms of Maximiliano
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- MaksymilianGreatest (Latin, boy)
- MassimilianoGreatest (Latin, boy)
- MaxenceGreatest (Latin, boy)
- MaximilianThe greatest (Latin, boy)
- MáximoGreatest (Latin, boy)
- MaximusGreatest (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
Middle names for Maximiliano
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Maximiliano: common questions
What does the name Maximiliano mean?
Maximiliano comes from Latin and means "greatest".
Is Maximiliano a boy or girl name?
Maximiliano is mainly a boy's name.
What are nicknames for Maximiliano?
Common nicknames for Maximiliano include Maxi.
How do you pronounce Maximiliano?
In Spanish, say mahk-see-mee-LYAH-noh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Maximiliano?
Maximiliano ranked #280 in the US in 2025, with 1,209 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Maximiliano?
Forms of Maximiliano with the same meaning and origin include Maksymilian (Polish), Massimiliano (Italian), Maxence (French), Maximilian (German) and Máximo (Spanish).
What middle names go with Maximiliano?
Middle names that flow well with Maximiliano include Abel, Alton, Dale, Drake and Louis. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.