Maximilian
Meaning
"the greatest"
Origin: Latin (Maximus)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #587
- Total SSA Count
- 485
- Syllables
- 5
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Max, Maxi, Milo
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"the greatest"
Origin: Latin (Maximus)
"servant, shepherd"
Origin: Latin
Sergio is more popular, ranked #402 vs #587 for Maximilian.
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Sergio is more popular, ranked #402 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.
Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin). Sergio means "servant, shepherd" (Latin origin).
Maximilian is primarily a boy name. Sergio is primarily a boy name.