The nameMaximin
Maximin is a French boy's name of Latin origin, close to Maxime. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Maximin comes from the Latin Maximinus, derived from maximus, "the greatest".
Origin
Latin.
History
The name was mostly given in France in the first years of the 20th century, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Maximin
Maximin in France
2370thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1904peak year (80 births)
4,175babies named Maximin in France since 1900
Maximin was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 600 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Maximin. Half of all babies named Maximin in France were born before 1937, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Maximin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximin mean?
Maximin comes from the Latin Maximinus, derived from maximus, "the greatest".
What is the origin of the name Maximin?
Latin.
Is Maximin a girl's or a boy's name?
Maximin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Maximin?
Variants and related names of Maximin include Mesmin.