Maximo
Maximo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Greatest”, pronounced MAK-see-moh. It ranked #580 in the United States in 2025, given to 506 babies, and peaked at #578 in 2023. Common nicknames: Max, Maxi, Mimo.
How popular is Maximo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Maximo mean, and where does it come from?
Máximo is the Spanish form of Maximus, the Latin superlative for greatest, a name carried by Roman emperors and by a Byzantine theologian, Maximus the Confessor, who lost a hand and a tongue for his arguments. It is used across Spain and Latin America and has risen steadily in the United States: recorded from 1903, into the top thousand in 2002, and near its highest point today. It belongs with Maximiliano and Maximus in the same family, and shortens naturally to Max.
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Famous People Named Maximo
- Máximo Gómez — Dominican-Cuban general and commander in the Cuban War of Independence
- Massimo Bottura — Italian chef, in the Italian form
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Maximo mean?
Maximo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Greatest." Máximo is the Spanish form of Maximus, the Latin superlative for greatest, a name carried by Roman emperors and by a Byzantine theologian, Maximus the Confessor, who lost a hand and a tongue for his arguments. It is used across Spain and Latin America and has risen steadily in the United States: recorded from 1903, into the top thousand in 2002, and near its highest point today.
How do you pronounce Maximo?
Maximo is pronounced MAK-see-moh. Common variations include Máximo, Maximus, Massimo.
Is Maximo a boy name?
Yes, Maximo is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Max, Maxi, Mimo.