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Maximilian

mak-sih-MIL-ee-ən

Popularity

#587

stable

Letters

10

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

18,440

Peak Year

#717 in 2016

First Recorded

1907

Style

Classic & Timeless, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Latin origin, derived from Maximus, meaning "greatest."

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maximilian I

    Holy Roman Emperor

  • Maximilian Schell

    Austrian-Swiss actor

Nicknames

MaxMaxim

Spelling Variations

Maximillian

Similar Names

SebastianAlexanderTheodoreJulian

Personality Traits

AmbitiousStrongIntelligentLeader

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