What origin is the name Maximilian?

Maximilian comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Maximilian a popular name?

Maximilian is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Maximilian?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Maximilian — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Maximilian

Q: Is Maximilian a rare name?

Yes. Maximilian does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maximilian

Maximilian

Boy

english

4 syllables

Maximilian is an english boy's name meaning "An English name derived from Latin that signifies the greatest or a person of great importance.".

The meaning of Maximilian is "An English name derived from Latin that signifies the greatest or a person of great importance." — a boy name of english origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.