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Maksymilian

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How to Pronounce Maksymilian

Pronounced mak-si-MEEL-yan /ˌmɑk.sɨˈmil.jɑn/Medium

Meaning: The Polish form of Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'greatest' (a blend of Maximus and Aemilianus)Low

In 30 seconds: Greatest: Maksymilian is the Polish Maximilian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mak-si-MEEL-yan').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningThe Polish form of Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'greatest' (a blend of Maximus and Aemilianus)
U.S. rank (2024)#7525 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maksymilian is the Polish form of Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'greatest' (a blend of Maximus and Aemilianus; St. Maximilian Kolbe). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mak-si-MEEL-yan'; nickname Maks).

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, greatest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maximilian comes from Latin maximus, 'greatest' — Maksymilian is the Polish form, lyrical and classic (said 'mak-si-MEEL-yan').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Maximilian — Latin etymology

Variations

MaximilianMaksymMaximilien

Nicknames

Maks

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Maximilian— the standard form
Maksym— a kin short form
Maximus— a name it draws on
Maximiliano— the Spanish form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maksymilian mean?

Maksymilian is the Polish form of Maximilian — Latin 'greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maksymilian?

It's said mak-si-MEEL-yan /ˌmɑk.sɨˈmil.jɑn/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maksymilian a boy or girl name?

Maksymilian is a boy's name.

How popular is Maksymilian?

Maksymilian is a rare name in the U.S.

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