The name Maximus is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "greatest". Maximus is ranked #212 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Ancient Roman Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "Boys Makeover- Two Middles".
From the experts:
The powerful name of the powerful character played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator first appeared on the popularity charts that same year. Max to the max. One time considered a "too much name" name, Maximus has entered the realm of possibility.
Maximus was originally a Latin title of honor given to successful military commanders, such as Quintus Fabius Maximus, and then came to be a personal name, borne by several early saints.
In George Eliot's novel Felix Holt: The Radical, Maximus Debarry is very much an aristocrat. LeBron James used it as the middle name for his son Bryce.
Lists containing Maximus
- Vintage Baby Names
- Soap Opera Baby Names
- Movie Character Names
- Vintage Boy Names
- Baby Names So Far In They're Out
- Baby Names So Far In They're Out
- Baby Names So Far In They're Out
- Ancient Roman Names
- Ancient Roman Names for Boys
- Designer Baby Names
- Cool Boy Names From Ancient Cultures
- X Factor Baby Names
Maximus in Blog Posts
Maximus in the Forums
16 names similar to Maximus
These 16 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Maximus. If you didn't find an alternative name that you like better than Maximus, try our name generator. It allows you to go beyond the similarities of a name, which can provide a lot of inspiration!
Popularity
Comments
Ruanne Says:
Haids1987 Says:
First name Gluteus?
kertheshe Says:
Great name, would definitely name my kid this. The nickname would be 'Max', though.
ZPK Says:
I love names like that too but always considered them guilty pleasures. Maximus, Crixus, Tiberius, Cassius and Marcus are all great names. I even like Spartacus.
ZPK Says:
My favorite Max name for a boy.
indiefendi2 Says:
I love those -us names. Is it weird that I would to use Invictus ("unconquerable") for a name?!
eveyalecia Says:
Reminds me of ancient Rome. My personal favorite of the Max names.
lesliemarion Says:
I can't help it; it sounds like a dirty old playboy to me. Give me the cozy Maxwell or the artistic Maxfield any day.
Daily Delivery
Exclusive Nameberry picks, direct to you.
If you're tired of the nickname Max, Moose would be pretty amazing.