The nameMaxens
Maxens is a French boy's name, a variant of Maxence. It was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Maxence, it comes from the Latin Maxentius, derived from maximus, "greatest".
Origin
Latin, through Maxence.
History
First given in the mid 1980s, Maxens peaked in the mid 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Maxens
Maxens in France
Maxens was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 575 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Maxens. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Maxens in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 5 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maxens mean?
Like Maxence, it comes from the Latin Maxentius, derived from maximus, "greatest".
What is the origin of the name Maxens?
Latin, through Maxence.
Is Maxens a girl's or a boy's name?
Maxens is a boy's name.