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Maximus is a masculine name used in Ancient Roman. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Roman cognomen meaning ‘greatest’. Saint Maximus was a monk and theologian from Constantinople in the 7th century." It ranked #276 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, roman cognomen meaning ‘greatest’. Saint Maximus was a monk and theologian from Constantinople in the 7th century. The entry lists its usage as Ancient Roman.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Maximus ranked #276 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 | #276 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximus mean?
Maximus means "greatest", according to Behind the Name.
Is Maximus a popular name?
Maximus ranked #276 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maximus a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maximus appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maximus — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
