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Maximilliano

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahk-see-mih-lee-AH-noh /mɑk.si.mɪ.liˈɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'greatest' (plus Aemilianus) — 'the greatest'Medium

In 30 seconds: The greatest, in grand Spanish: Maximilliano is the flowing Maximilian — 'greatest'. Imperial, magnificent, and full of music.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'greatest' (plus Aemilianus) — 'the greatest'
U.S. rank (2025)#4102 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 723

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119772025

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

Maximilliano is a Spanish form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'greatest', blended with Aemilianus by Emperor Frederick III for his son. The flowing -iano ending makes it grand and melodic.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, greatest at the root, and imperial.

Did you know? Maximilian was coined for a Holy Roman Emperor by blending 'Maximus' (greatest) with 'Aemilianus' — Maximilliano is its lush Spanish form.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Maximiliano — etymology

Variations

MaximilianoMaximilianMaximo

Nicknames

MaxMaxi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Maximiliano Uribe (1957-)
    Mexican footballer who played as a forward for Club América and the Mexican national team in the 1980s

If you like Maximilliano…

Maximiliano— the standard spelling
Maximilian— the English/German form
Maximo— the 'greatest' short form
Emiliano— a companion -iano classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maximilliano mean?

Maximilliano is the Spanish Maximilian, from Latin Maximus, 'greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maximilliano?

It's said mahk-see-mih-lee-AH-noh — six syllables, stress on the fifth.

Is Maximilliano a boy or girl name?

Maximilliano is a boy's name.

How popular is Maximilliano?

Maximilliano is a rare name in the U.S.

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