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Maxence

Quick answerMaxence derives from the Latin name Maxentius, formed from the root "maximus" meaning "greatest" or "largest." The name carries the sense of superiority or supremacy through its Latin etymological foundation.

French · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,824
TrendStable
Peak year2001
Syllables2
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#73

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maxence

Maxence derives from the Latin name Maxentius, formed from the root "maximus" meaning "greatest" or "largest." The name carries the sense of superiority or supremacy through its Latin etymological foundation.

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Etymology

Maxence derives from the Latin name Maxentius, formed from the root "maximus" meaning "greatest" or "largest." The name carries the sense of superiority or supremacy through its Latin etymological foundation.

The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Catholic Christian contexts, with historical prominence in France dating back to medieval times; it gained particular recognition through Saint Maxence, an early Christian martyr venerated in the Catholic tradition.

Maxence currently ranks #1,824 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.

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