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Maximos

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Pronounced MAK-sih-mos /ˈmæk.sɪ.mɔs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Maximus — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, the largest'Medium

In 30 seconds: The greatest: Maximos is the Greek Maximus — 'the greatest'. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'MAK-sih-mos').

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningThe Greek form of Maximus — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, the largest'

U.S. rank (2024)#6336 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 599

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

Maximos is the Greek form of Maximus — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest, the largest'. Borne by saints and Byzantine theologians (St Maximos the Confessor). A bold, classic name across Greek families (said 'MAK-sih-mos'; nickname Max).

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

Did you know? Maximus means 'the greatest, the largest' (Latin) — Maximos is its Greek form, bold and classic, borne by many saints (said 'MAK-sih-mos').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Maximos — root etymology

Variations

MaximusMaximMassimo

Nicknames

Max

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maximos mean?

Maximos is the Greek Maximus — Latin 'the greatest, the largest'.

How do you pronounce Maximos?

It's said MAK-sih-mos /ˈmæk.sɪ.mɔs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maximos a boy or girl name?

Maximos is a boy's name.

How popular is Maximos?

Maximos is a rare name in the U.S.