Maximo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Greatest, the largest
Origin: Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #580 in 2025 with 506 babies born.
History: Maximo surged in the 2020s as a Spanish/Italian name meaning 'the greatest.' Gladiator's Maximus added warrior gravitas. In a country that values being the best, a name literally meaning 'maximum' carries aspirational power. Maximo represents Latin naming at its most ambitious.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Maximo? About 1 in 6,578 babies born in 2025 were named Maximo, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maximo
What does the name Maximo mean?
Maximo means “Greatest, the largest” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Maximo?
Maximo has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Greatest, the largest”.
How popular is Maximo?
Maximo ranked #580 in 2025 — given to 506 babies that year.
When was Maximo most popular?
Maximo peaked in 2025 with 506 babies registered that year.
Is Maximo a boy or girl name?
Maximo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maximos in registered births are male.
Is the name Maximo rising or falling in popularity?
Maximo has risen 174 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #754 in 2020 to #580 in 2025.
How long has Maximo been recorded?
Maximo appears in birth records across 112 years — from 1903 through 2025.