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Maximiliano

/ mahk-see-mee-lee-AH-no /
Boy spanish 5 syllables
Meaning
Maximiliano means greatest (spanish).
Gender
Boy
Origin
spanish
Pronunciation
mahk-see-mee-lee-AH-no
Popularity
#280 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Maximiliano in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Maximiliano first appears in US records in 1917. It peaked in 2019, when 1,460 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,209.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Maximiliano popular?

Rising Maximiliano has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Maximiliano, by decade
2020s 7,207
2010s 11,173
2000s 3,827
1990s 1,063
1980s 258
1970s 172
1960s 69
1950s 40
1940s 52
1930s 48
1920s 58
1910s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Maximiliano mean?

The Spanish form of Maximilian. The root is the Latin Maximus 'greatest' (superlative of magnus 'great'); the longer form Maximilianus is said to have been coined by Emperor Frederick III for his son, possibly blending Maximus with Aemilianus.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maximiliano mean?

Maximiliano means greatest. The Spanish form of Maximilian. The root is the Latin Maximus 'greatest' (superlative of magnus 'great'); the longer form Maximilianus is said to have been coined by Emperor Frederick III for his son, possibly blending Maximus with Aemilianus.

What is the origin of the name Maximiliano?

Maximiliano is of spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Maximiliano?

Maximiliano is pronounced “mahk-see-mee-lee-AH-no.”

Is Maximiliano a boy or a girl name?

Maximiliano is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Maximiliano a popular name right now?

Maximiliano has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Maximiliano?

In 2025, Maximiliano ranked #280 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Maximiliano most popular?

Maximiliano was most popular in 2019, when about 1,460 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Maximiliano?

Names similar to Maximiliano include Raul, Joaquin, Rodrigo, Pablo, Salvador.

What names go well with Maximiliano?

spanish names that pair well with Maximiliano include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.