Maximilien
mak-sih-MIL-yen
Maximilien is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Maximilien is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Maximus', meaning 'greatest'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1998.
What Maximilien Means
“Maximilien is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'Maximus', meaning 'greatest'.”
The Story of Maximilien
This sophisticated French name, a whisper of revolution and artistry, carries the weight of 'greatest' across centuries.
Maximilien is the elegant French form of the Latin name Maximilianus, derived from Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. It has been borne by figures of profound historical and artistic consequence.
You imagine your son, Maximilien, as an influential figure, possessing both sharp intellect and a charismatic leadership style. This is the name for a boy with a drive to shape the world around him.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Maximilien Robespierre
Key figure of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
Maximilien Luce
French artist associated with Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#16 in 1998
Total Births
363
First Recorded
1987
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