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Maximilano

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Pronounced mak-see-mee-LAH-noh /ˌmak.si.miˈla.no/Medium

Meaning: Maximilano is a spelling variant of Maximiliano, the Spanish form of Maximilian, from Latin maximus, 'greatest'. The dropped -i- makes it a modern variant spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Maximilano is a variant of Maximiliano — from Latin maximus, 'greatest' — grand in five beats (said 'mak-see-mee-LAH-noh').

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningMaximilano is a spelling variant of Maximiliano, the Spanish form of Maximilian, from Latin maximus, 'greatest'. The dropped -i- makes it a modern variant spelling.

U.S. rank (2024)#13488 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maximilano is a spelling variant of Maximiliano, the Spanish form of Maximilian, from Latin maximus, 'greatest'. The original was coined for Emperor Maximilian I and passed into Spanish naming, where the long, rolling form has stayed popular. The shortened spelling is a modern variant, which we note (said 'mak-see-mee-LAH-noh').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare spelling of a widely used Spanish classic.

Did you know? Maximiliano is the Spanish Maximilian, resting on Latin maximus, 'greatest' — and it shortens with ease to Max or Maxi. Maximilano is a spelling variant, which we note (said 'mak-see-mee-LAH-noh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Maximilano — Variant spelling of Maximiliano; Latin maximus 'greatest'

Variations

MaximilianoMaximilianMaximilliano

Nicknames

MaxMaxiMilo

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Maximiliano— the standard Spanish spelling

Maximilian— the parent name

Maximus— the Latin root, 'greatest'

Emiliano— a like long Spanish -ano name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maximilano mean?

Maximilano is a spelling variant of Maximiliano, from Latin maximus, 'greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maximilano?

It's said mak-see-mee-LAH-noh /ˌmak.si.miˈla.no/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Maximilano a boy or girl name?

Maximilano is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maximilano?

Maximilano is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Maximiliano is widely used.