Maximus
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Maximus
Maximus is a Latin name meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Latin superlative adjective maximus.
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Etymology
Maximus is a Latin name meaning "greatest" or "largest," derived from the Latin superlative adjective maximus. The name was widely used throughout the Roman Empire and later adopted by Christian cultures; it remains common in European, particularly Italian and Spanish, societies, and is associated with several saints and historical figures including the Roman general Fabius Maximus.
Maximus currently ranks #276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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