Massimo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Greatest, the largest
Origin: Italian
Popularity: Ranked #938 in 2025 with 251 babies born.
History: Massimo surged in the 2020s as an Italian name meaning 'the greatest.' The Bridgerton-style romance of Italian naming appeals to American parents. When Maximum feels too English, Massimo delivers the same meaning with Italian flair. Massimo means ambition spoken in the world's most beautiful language.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Massimo? About 1 in 13,261 babies born in 2025 were named Massimo, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Massimo
What does the name Massimo mean?
Massimo means “Greatest, the largest” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Massimo?
Massimo has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Greatest, the largest”.
How popular is Massimo?
Massimo ranked #935 in 2025 — given to 251 babies that year.
When was Massimo most popular?
Massimo peaked in 2023 with 289 babies registered that year.
Is Massimo a boy or girl name?
Massimo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Massimos in registered births are male.
Is the name Massimo rising or falling in popularity?
Massimo has risen 446 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1381 in 2020 to #935 in 2025.
How long has Massimo been recorded?
Massimo appears in birth records across 59 years — from 1963 through 2025.