Maximum
MAK-si-mum
Maximum is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Maximum is a Latin word meaning 'the greatest' or 'the utmost'. As a name, it signifies the highest degree or potential.”, and peaked in popularity in 2006.
What Maximum Means
“Maximum is a Latin word meaning 'the greatest' or 'the utmost'. As a name, it signifies the highest degree or potential.”
The Story of Maximum
This name is not just a word, but a declaration of intent, a goal that will shape your child's entire life.
Maximum originates directly from the Latin word for 'the greatest' or 'the utmost.' First recorded in 1998 and peaking in 2006, it represents a modern embrace of ambition and extreme potential.
For your son, this name signifies reaching the highest possible degree in all his endeavors. You envision him as someone who constantly pushes boundaries, always aiming for the pinnacle of his aspirations.
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Peak Year
#8 in 2006
Total Births
91
First Recorded
1998
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