Maximillian
Meaning
"greatest"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,158
- Total SSA Count
- 68
- Syllables
- 5
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Max, Maxi, Maxim
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"greatest"
Origin: Latin
"lord, master"
Origin: Old French
Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2158 for Maximillian.
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Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Maximillian at #2158 in the United States.
Maximillian means "greatest" (Latin origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).
Maximillian is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.