What does Aurelio mean?
Italian and Spanish form of Aurelius, from Latin 'aureus' ('golden') and 'aurum' (gold). Literal gold sense, not golden-haired.
What does Maximilian mean?
From the Latin Maximilianus, from maximus, “greatest.”
Aurelio vs Maximilian
Which is more popular?
Maximilian is more popular than Aurelio today: about 497 US babies were given the name Maximilian in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurelio.
| Aurelio | Maximilian | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | golden | Greatest |
| Origin | latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ow-REH-lee-oh | mak-suh-MIL-ee-un |
| Syllables | 4 | 5 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1907 |
| Peak year | 2025 (399) | 2016 (717) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 497 |
| Trend | Rising | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurelio
Maximilian
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurelio | Maximilian |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,561 | 3,153 |
| 2010s | 967 | 6,508 |
| 2000s | 821 | 5,101 |
| 1990s | 886 | 2,761 |
| 1980s | 765 | 928 |
| 1970s | 767 | 260 |
| 1960s | 523 | 102 |
| 1950s | 512 | 12 |
| 1940s | 414 | 5 |
| 1930s | 546 | 12 |
| 1920s | 573 | 39 |
| 1910s | 283 | 54 |
| 1900s | 16 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurelio or Maximilian more popular?
Maximilian is more popular than Aurelio today: about 497 US babies were given the name Maximilian in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurelio.
What is the difference between Aurelio and Maximilian?
Aurelio means golden (latin origin), while Maximilian means Greatest (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Aurelio or Maximilian?
In US records, Aurelio first appears in 0 and Maximilian in 1907, so Aurelio has the longer recorded history.