The nameMassimo
Massimo is an Italian boy's name, a form of Maximus.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
From the Latin maximus, "greatest".
Origin
Italian.
History
Found in France since the early 1950s, Massimo has been given discreetly but steadily and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Massimo
Massimo in France
782ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
1,190babies named Massimo in France since 1900
Massimo was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 230 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Massimo. Its rise began around 1952, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Massimo in France were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 11 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Massimo mean?
From the Latin maximus, "greatest".
What is the origin of the name Massimo?
Italian.
Is Massimo a girl's or a boy's name?
Massimo is a boy's name.