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Maximus

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Meaning

"Greatest"

Maximus is a Latin name meaning greatest, widely attested in Roman usage and later revived in modern naming.

Popularity History of Maximus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#330Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#330

Maximus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-11

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Maximus Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Maximus.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Maximus

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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