Maximus name meaning
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What does Maximus mean?
Meaning of Maximus is The Greatest is used predominantly in Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and English which originated from Latin is bestowed upon both sexes. Maximus is variation of predominant and virtuous Maximilian.
Maximilian is variant of Maximilianus. Maximilian means Greatest and Very Great came from Latin.
How do I pronounce Maximus?
The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Maximus is maks-ih-muss. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., max(i)-mus.
Variants of Maximus
Maxximus, Maximilian, Maximilianus, Mack, Maximinianus, Maximinus
Names that rhyme with MaximusHow popular is the name Maximus?
Maximus was a popular name in United States. Over 25615 babies have been given the name in 24 years. When at the peak of its usage in 2016, 2132 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 189th position.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 18 times Maximus was a common name in England and Wales.
Over 3612 babies have been named Maximus since 1998. When at the peak of its usage in 2016,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 21 years but it is still going strong.
Maximus is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, in use since 2003, peaked in 2014 when it ranked 347th. Over 106 babies in Ireland have been named Maximus. In France, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2001.
Maximus is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. Maximus is a common name in Indonesia while somewhat familiar name in Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Russia, Ghana, India, Tajikistan and Malaysia.
At least, 20000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 320 | 1032 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 270 | 1266 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 262 | 1307 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 251 | 1401 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 229 | 1640 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 212 | 1813 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 201 | 1962 | 15876 | 5 |
| 2016 | 188 | 2122 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 197 | 2062 | 16401 | 5 |
| 2014 | 192 | 2136 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Maximus in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 158 | 147 | 0 | 5 |
 | 381 | 158 | 10 | 0 |
What numbers say about Maximus?
Sincerity is something you respect and practice. You need to learn how to appreciate your life because no one will do it for you. If you have things to be handled, you handle them right away, without much waiting. When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again.
Parents who liked Maximus, loved these names
- Lorenzo - Cherished and Venerable unisex name Lorenzo is originated from Latin used prevalently in Spanish, Danish and Swedish languages, meaning of Lorenzo is "Laurel"
- Liss - New-fangled and Creative and adventurous Liss especially is used in Finnish and Norwegian is originated from Latin given to baby girls, meaning of Liss is "Great Happiness and Good Luck Good Fortune Happiness". Liss is short of Felicity.
- Félicita - Félicita means "Luck" is originated from Latin
- Lucke - The Lucke means "Light" has origin in Latin
- Gaetana - Unconventional Gaetana came from Latin language bestowed upon girls which is used primarily in Italian, meaning of Gaetana is "Originating from Gaeta, From Gaeta Italy or City of Central Italy"
Famous people named Maximus
- Maximus the Confessor, Christian monk, theologian, and scholar
- Maximus Planudes, Byzantine Greek monk, scholar, anthologist
- Maximus I of Constantinople, intrusive archbishop of Constantinople in 380
- Maximus II of Antioch, 5th-century patriarch of Antioch
- Maximus Dan, soca / dancehall musician
- Maximus of Rome, Christian saint and martyr
- Maximus of Ephesus, Neoplatonist philosopher
- Maximus the Greek, Greek monk, publicist, writer, scholar
- Maximus of Hispania, Roman usurper in Hispania
- Maximus von Imhof, German physicist
- Maximus of Turin, Christian bishop and theological writer
- Maximus of Aveia, is one of the patron saints of L'Aquila, Italy
- Maximus of Salzburg, St
- Maximus of Évreux, locally
- Maximus V of Constantinople, Orthodox Christian bishop
- Maximus Ongkili, Malaysian politician
Lists having Maximus
- Boys names beginning with M
- Girls names beginning with M
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- Latin Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Greatest
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls