Maximo
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Maximo
Maximo means "the greatest" or "the largest" and derives from the Latin superlative adjective "maximus." The name has been used primarily in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic communities, with historical prominence among Roman Catholic saints and Latin American figures.
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Etymology
Maximo means "the greatest" or "the largest" and derives from the Latin superlative adjective "maximus." The name has been used primarily in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic communities, with historical prominence among Roman Catholic saints and Latin American figures.
Maximo currently ranks #580 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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