Maximo

Maximo (Máximo) is a masculine first name that is considered the Spanish variant of the name Maxim. It derives from the Roman surname Maximus and means 'the greatest'.

What does the name Maximo mean?

The name Maximo (Máximo) consists of the Spanish form of the name Maxim, which in turn has its origins in the Roman Maximus. In its meaning, it describes 'the greatest'. The name has Latin roots and is derived from the word maxĭmus, which means 'very large' or 'the largest'. This word is a comparative form of the adjective magnus, which means 'large' and 'important'. Other variants include Maximino, Maximos, Maximinus, Maximin, Maxym, Maksim, Maksym, Maxentius, Maxence, Maxerus, Maxon, and Miksa. Short forms include Max, Maxi, Maxie, Maxe, and Maxy.

Where does the name Maximo come from?

Maximo is a masculine first name with Latin roots that carries the meaning 'the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maximo?

The pronunciation of Maximo is three syllables and dynamic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'MA-xi-mo' [ˈmaksimo]. The consonant combination '-x-' provides a special internal structure. The open A in the first syllable gives the name a sense of breadth, while the ending '-mo' sounds soft and rounded. Overall, Maximo appears lively and sonorous - energetic, modern, and with a clear presence.

When is the name day of Maximo?

The name days for Maximo are June 27 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Maximo is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 2,655th among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at rank 999. In the last ten years, Maximo has been chosen as a first name about 110 times, leading to a position of 2,305 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,100.

Nicknames & pet names

Maxibrot / Maximöleli

Famous people

• Benjamin Maximo Laguna (Spanish botanist)
• Leopoldo Maximo Falicov (physicist from Argentina)
• Maximo Banguera (Ecuadorian football player)
• Maximo Blanco (Venezuelan martial artist)
• Maximo Carvajal (American artist)
• Maximo Francisco Lucas Mattias (footballer from Uruguay)
• Maximo Gonzalez (Argentinian tennis player)
• Maximo Hernandez (British football player)
• Maximo Junta (American cyclist)
• Maximo Lorenzo (illustrator from America)
• Maximo Nelson (baseball player from the Dominican Republic)
• Maximo Pellegrino (hockey player)
• Maximo Soto Hall (writer from Guatemala)
• Maximo Tenorio (Ecuadorian football player)