Maximo

Maximo - A very unique male name

Maximo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1461. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maximo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maximo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maximo. The baby boy name Maximo was given to 463 baby boys in 2025, ranking #589 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,167 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maximo peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 585.

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Maximo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maximo is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #319 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,205.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maximo is where you live.

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Maximo origin and meaning

Spanish form of Maximus

Greatest; Spanish form of Latin Maximus, 'greatest'

Maximo is the Spanish form of the Roman name Maximus, 'greatest,' borne by saints and emperors. In the United States it has been present since 1915 and reached its peak in 2025 as Max names thrive.

Attested etymology

Maximo is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Maximo, pop culture references for the name Maximo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maximo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maximo, sorted by popularity.

Mason / Menachem / Maxim / Mayson / Maison / Massimo / Maksim / Masen / Maximino / Maxon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Maximo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maximo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maximo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAHK-see-moh · /ˈmɑksimoʊ/

Around the world

• Máximo (Spanish) — Original Spanish form with accent

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Max

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Maximo for Max's punch with a grander, Spanish-flavoured full form. It is rising and feels both classic and bold.

Worth knowing

• The accent in Máximo is dropped in US use
• Often shortened to Max, losing the distinctiveness parents chose it for