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Maxus

Quick answerMaxus is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," stemming from the Latin superlative adjective maximus.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,698
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2016
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureRoman/Christian
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 1
Global rank#11,698

Popularity over time

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

About the name Maxus

Maxus is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," stemming from the Latin superlative adjective maximus.

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Etymology

Maxus is derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," stemming from the Latin superlative adjective maximus.

The name is primarily used in Roman Catholic and Christian contexts, with historical roots in ancient Rome where it was borne by notable figures including the early Christian saint Maximus the Confessor (7th century).

Maxus currently ranks #11,698 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.

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