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Maximillien as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maximillien

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The baby name Maximillien is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /mak.si.mi.ljɛ̃/ (approx. 'maks-ee-mee-LYEN'); English approx.: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (approx. 'maks-ih-MIL-ee-uhn').

Maximillien is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: French IPA: /mak.si.mi.ljɛ̃/ (approx. 'maks-ee-mee-LYEN'); English approx.: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (approx. 'maks-ih-MIL-ee-uhn')

What is the meaning of the name Maximillien ?

The baby name Maximillien is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced French IPA: /mak.si.mi.ljɛ̃/ (approx. 'maks-ee-mee-LYEN'); English approx.: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (approx. 'maks-ih-MIL-ee-uhn').

Maximillien is Latin in Origin.

Maximillien is a modern, rare elaboration of the French Maximilien and the German/English Maximilian, ultimately from the Latin Maximilianus, itself built on Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. The double-l, double-i orthography appears in Francophone and Anglophone records as an ornamental or personalized spelling from the late 19th century onward, while preserving the same meaning and pronunciation as its roots.

The wider name line carries distinguished history: Roman martyrs such as Saint Maximilian of Tebessa, Renaissance rulers including Holy Roman Emperors Maximilian I and II, and the 19th century Emperor Maximilian of Mexico. Common international forms include Maximilien (French), Maximilian (English/German), Maximiliano (Spanish/Portuguese), Massimiliano (Italian), Maksymilian (Polish), and Maxim/Maksim (Russian and other Slavic languages), with feminine counterparts Maximiliana and Maximilienne. Diminutives and short forms are Max, Maxi, and Milian. Maximillien remains uncommon today, offering a grand, classic meaning with an idiosyncratic twist.

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Maximillien – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Boys 2012 #412 3 2,840
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
United States Boys 2000 #798 6 6,800
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906

Maximillien is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

France
CM
GR
MU
NG

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People also ask about Maximillien

Maximillien is predominantly a boy's name.
Maximillien is a 4 syllable name, pronounced French IPA: /mak.si.mi.ljɛ̃/ (approx. 'maks-ee-mee-LYEN'); English approx.: /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/ (approx. 'maks-ih-MIL-ee-uhn').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Maximilien, Maximilian, Maximiliano, Maximillian, Massimiliano and Maksymilian.
Yes — Maximillien ranked #412 in France in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Maximillien ranks highest in France (#412 in 2012).
Maximillien's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #388 in 2002 to #412 in 2012 in France.