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Maxon

Quick answerMaxon is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," rooted in the Latin adjective maximus.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,966
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2018
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEnglish-speaking
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 22
Global rank#2,966

Popularity over time

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

About the name Maxon

Maxon is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," rooted in the Latin adjective maximus.

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Etymology

Maxon is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," rooted in the Latin adjective maximus. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with modern usage largely concentrated in North America since the 20th century.

Maxon currently ranks #2,966 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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