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Maximino

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahk-see-MEE-noh /ˌmɑk.siˈmi.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Maximinus — a diminutive of Maximus, from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, largest'Medium

In 30 seconds: The greatest, lovingly: Maximino is the Spanish Maximinus — 'little Maximus', 'the greatest'. Grand, warm, and classic.
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Origin HighLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Maximinus — a diminutive of Maximus, from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, largest'
U.S. rank (2025)#3628 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,005

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719202025

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

Maximino is the Spanish form of Maximinus — a diminutive of Maximus, from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, largest'. A grand, warm, classic name across Latin America, often shortened to Max or Mino.

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

Did you know? Maximus means 'the greatest' in Latin — Maximino is the Spanish diminutive (Maximinus), a grand yet warm name across Latin America.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Maximino — etymology

Variations

MaximusMaximilianoMaximo

Nicknames

MaxMino

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If you like Maximino…

Maximo— a fellow Maxim- Spanish name
Maximus— the root name
Maximiliano— a companion Maxim- name
Marcelino— another -ino Latino name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maximino mean?

Maximino is the Spanish Maximinus — Latin 'the greatest' (little Maximus).

How do you pronounce Maximino?

It's said mahk-see-MEE-noh /ˌmɑk.siˈmi.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maximino a boy or girl name?

Maximino is a boy's name.

How popular is Maximino?

Maximino is a rare name in the U.S.

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