Maximos Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAK-si-mohs / /ˈmæksɪmɒs/Greek; Latin
Meaning
greatest (Greek); the greatest (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Maximos is derived from the Greek name 'Maximos,' which is a superlative form of 'Maximus,' meaning 'greatest.' In Latin, 'Maximus' was used as a title of honor in ancient Rome, often associated with military leaders and emperors.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Maximus
- Max
- Maksim
International Variants
- Maksim (Russian)
- Maxime (French)
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
Famous people named Maximos
Maximos IV Sayegh — Patriarch of Antioch.
Maximos the Confessor — Christian theologian.
Fictional characters named Maximos
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maximos was first seen in the United States in 1999. Maximos has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Maximos has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maximos (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 14 |