The nameMaximilian
Maximilian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
From the Latin Maximilianus, from maximus, "greatest".
Origin
Latin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Maximilian
Maximilian in France
2372ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (35 births)
595babies named Maximilian in France since 1900
Maximilian was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 235 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Maximilian. Half of all babies named Maximilian in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maximilian in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilian mean?
From the Latin Maximilianus, from maximus, "greatest".
What is the origin of the name Maximilian?
Latin.
Is Maximilian a girl's or a boy's name?
Maximilian is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Maximilian?
Variants and related names of Maximilian include Max and Maxine.