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The baby name Maximilian is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (maks-ih-MIL-ee-ən).

Maximilian is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 5.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (maks-ih-MIL-ee-ən)

What is the meaning of the name Maximilian ?

The baby name Maximilian is a Male name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (maks-ih-MIL-ee-ən).

Maximilian is Latin in Origin.

From Latin Maximilianus, the name likely combines Maximus ("greatest") with the patronymic suffix -ilianus (also linked to the Roman family name Aemilianus), yielding the sense "of the greatest" or "belonging to Maximus." It gained Christian currency through early martyrs such as Saint Maximilian of Tebessa and, much later, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, bolstering its use across Europe.

Dynastic prestige cemented it: Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian I and II, Bavarian kings, and Emperor Maximilian of Mexico made the name emblematic of rulership in German-speaking lands and beyond. English adopted it via German and Austrian influence in the 18th-19th centuries, with steady modern revival. International variants include Maximilien (French), Maximiliano (Spanish/Portuguese), Massimiliano (Italian), Maximiliaan (Dutch), Maxmilián/Maximilián (Czech/Slovak), Maksymilian (Polish), Maksimilian/Максимилиан (Russian and other Slavic forms), and Miksa (Hungarian). Common diminutives are Max and Maxi; feminine forms appear as Maximiliane/Maximiliana.

Maximilian has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Maximilian

Maximilian I of Mexico Politician · Born 1832 · Austrian Empire Maximilian I of Mexico was an Austrian archduke who became the Emperor of Mexico in the 1860s. He is most famous for his ill-fated reign, which ended with his execution in 1867 after the fall of the Second Mexican Empire. Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria Politician · Born 1756 · Kingdom of Bavaria Maximilian I Joseph is best known as the first King of Bavaria, ruling from 1806 to 1825. Before becoming king, he was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1795 to 1799 and then prince-elector of Bavaria, under the name Maximilian IV Joseph, from 1799 to 1806. Maximilian II of Bavaria Politician · Born 1811 · Kingdom of Bavaria Maximilian II of Bavaria is best known as the King of Bavaria from 1848 to 1864. He came to the throne during the Revolutions of 1848 and is remembered for helping restore stability in Bavaria during a turbulent period.
Prince Maximilian of Baden Politician · Born 1867 · German Empire Prince Maximilian of Baden was a German politician best known for serving as the last Chancellor of the German Empire during the final months of World War I in 1918. He played a crucial role in the transition from monarchy to a parliamentary system in Germany. His efforts included negotiating the armistice that ended the war and initiating democratic reforms. Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria Politician · Born 1662 · Electorate of Bavaria Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, was a significant political figure in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is most famous for his role in the War of the Spanish Succession, where he initially supported France but later switched sides to ally with the Holy Roman Empire. His reign was marked by efforts to expand Bavarian influence and power in Europe.

Celebrity babies named Maximilian

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Maximilian David Anthony Jennifer Lopez television actor ★★★★★ Marc Anthony television actor ★★★★★
Maximilian Ibrahimović Helena Seger model ★★★★★ Zlatan Ibrahimović association footballer ★★★★★

Maximilian – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Austria Boys 2024 #5 599 60
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Switzerland Boys 2024 #71 70 1,769
Austria Boys 0 #80 1,343 2,180
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
LT 0 #88 1 949
Sweden Boys 2022 #107 77 1,509
Germany Boys 0 #112 5,396 5,697
Norway Boys 2025 #122 13 444
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
Austria 0 #132 87 850
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
Germany 0 #164 385 2,542
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #167 8 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
Belgium Boys 2013 #201 22 407
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #213 8 3,850
LU Boys 0 #216 5 4,970
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
HR Boys 0 #252 8 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #260 47 2,588
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
JP Boys 0 #298 6 7,909
PL Boys 0 #308 28 6,459
CN Boys 0 #309 11 9,639
DK Boys 0 #311 15 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
France Boys 2021 #379 9 2,865
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
Finland Boys 2026 #402 373 3,552
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #413 15 2,041
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
RU Boys 0 #458 48 12,621
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
United States Boys 2024 #484 485 7,044
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
CL Boys 0 #608 58 13,390
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
IT 0 #647 68 4,183
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #663 35 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
BR Boys 0 #735 17 12,213
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
IT Boys 0 #826 725 10,046
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
NL Boys 0 #912 40 5,873
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #927 25 16,906
MX Boys 0 #960 23 16,355
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,083 29 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Maximilian is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Austria
France
Norway
Canada
Germany

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People also ask about Maximilian

Maximilian is predominantly a boy's name.
Maximilian is a 5 syllable name, pronounced /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (maks-ih-MIL-ee-ən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Maximilien, Massimiliano, Maximiliano, Maksimilian, Maksymilian and Maximilianus.
Yes, very popular — Maximilian ranked #1 in Germany in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Maximilian ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2025).
Maximilian's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 5 notable people named Maximilian are in our database, including Maximilian I of Mexico (Politician), Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria (Politician), Maximilian II of Bavaria (Politician).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Maximilian for their child, including Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.