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Maximilian is a masculine name used in German and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from diminutive form of Latin maximus ‘greatest’. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint and martyr." It ranked #590 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Roman name Maximilianus, which was derived from diminutive form of Latin maximus ‘greatest’. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint and martyr. The entry lists its usage as German, English, Swedish, Norwegian (Rare) and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Maximilian ranked #590 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #590 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (German) and that sit near Maximilian in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means "greatest", according to Behind the Name.
Is Maximilian a popular name?
Maximilian ranked #590 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maximilian a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maximilian appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maximilian — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
