Maximilian - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Maximilian \max(i)-mi-lian\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "greatest". The name of three Roman emperors and various saints. The name is popular in Germany. Actor Maximilian Schell.

Maximilian has 26 variant forms: Mac, Mack, Maks, Maksim, Maksym, Maksymilian, Massimiliano, Massimo, Max, Maxey, Maxemilian, Maxemilion, Maxie, Maxim, Maxime, Maximilian, Maximiliano, Maximilianus, Maximilien, Maximillian, Maximino, Maximo, Maximos, Maxy, Maxymilian and Maxymillian.

Maximilian is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Maximilian. Click here to compare Maximilian with related baby names.