Origin, Meaning, And History Of Maximilian
The name Maximilian is of Latin origin and a class of Maximilianus, a Roman family name, which has come from the Latin word ‘Maximus’ meaning ‘the greatest.’
Maximilian used to have a common application among the German royal families when in 1459, Friedrich III named his first-born son, Maximilian I, stating that it is a combination of two Roman legends, Maximus and Aemilianus. Additionally, it has been a traditional name in the royal bloodline of Bavaria, along with that of the Habsburg family members.
Maximilian II, a Holy Roman Emperor during 1527-76, was a legendary figure of the Austrian house of Habsburg, who was crowned as the King of Germany and also the King of Bohemia. Maximilian I was also the name of the Elector of Bavaria. He was occasionally known as The Great, was the Duke of Bavaria, and was also honored with the title ‘Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.’ Similarly, other rulers of Bavaria, such as Maximilian II Emanuel, Maximilian I Joseph, and Maximilian III Joseph, dignified the name with their promising accomplishments in history.
What gives the name regal air is its powerful sound, which is composed of four syllables – Mak-Sə-Mil-Yən. The majestic name does have some simpler versions, including Maxim, Maxi, Milo, Mac, Mack, and Max, which are used as nicknames. It has plenty of other variations as well, such as Maximillianus in Ancient Roman and Maximiliaan in Dutch. In French and Italian, its alternatives are Maximilien and Massimiliano, respectively.
In 2014, Maximilian stood as the second-best baby name in Austria, whereas it was ranked the 12th most popular baby name among the German population in 2015. Besides, in countries like Sweden and Switzerland, Maximilian found a notable mention among the top 100 baby names.
The name made its presence felt in the fictional world, too; you may take Maximilian, the robot, for an example from the 1979 Disney movie The Black Hole. The original name of the prominent Disney character Goofy is Maximilian Max Goof. Maximilian Arturo is a fictional character from the sci-fi fantasy TV series Sliders.
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Famous People With The Name Maximilian
- Maximilian Max BaerAmerican former professional boxer and World’s Heavyweight Champion 1934-1935
- Maximilian Baer Jr.American actor, widely known for his role in “The Beverly Hillbillies”
- Maximilien RobespierreFrench lawyer and statesman, an influential figure of the French Revolution
- Maximilian SchellAustro-Swiss actor, won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1961 for the film “Judgment at Nuremberg”
Maximilian On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The name Maximilian’s popularity showed a steady rise since the 1980s. Its usage peaked in 2016, with 717 babies per million sharing the name.
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Maximilian is yet to make it to the Top 1000 names in the US. In 2021, the name stood at the 18,091st position.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Maximilian
If you like the sound of Maximilian and want to go for more such names with a similar phonetic quality, take a look at the list below.
Popular Sibling Names For Maximilian
Boy Sibling Names For Maximilian
Maksim
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Maxime
Maximiliano
Maximilien
Maximilienne
Maximillian
Maximino
Maximo
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Girl Sibling Names For Maximilian
Magges
Maqsooda
Maxene
Maxi
Maxie
Maxima
Maximina
Maxine
Maxxie
Mikasa
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Names With Similar Meaning As Maximilian
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Maximilian?
The name Maximilian means one who is best of the best, the greatest one.
2. What is the origin of the name Maximilian?
Maximilian has a German and Latin origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Maximilian?
Maximilian is pronounced as mak-sih-mih-lee-un.
