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