Maksymilian

Maksymilian is a male first name that is considered the Polish variant of Maximilian. This name, in turn, is derived from Maximilianus and has its roots in the Roman surname Maximus.

What does the name Maksymilian mean?

The name Maksymilian means 'the greatest.' Its origin is Latin, derived from the word component maxĭmus, which stands for 'very great' and 'the greatest.' This term is a comparative form of the Latin adjective magnus, which means 'great' and 'important.' There are various variants of the name, such as Maximiliano, Maximiliaan, Maximiliam, Maximilijan, Maximiljan, Maximillion, Maximilien, Maximilan, Maximillian, Massimiliano, Maksimilian, Maksimiljans, Masimilian, Maxmilian, Milian, and Miliano.

Where does the name Maksymilian come from?

The name Maksymilian has Latin roots and carries the meaning 'the greatest.' The word components come from Latin, where magnus means 'great, important' and maxĭmus means 'very great, the greatest.' The name is especially common in Polish.

How do you pronounce Maksymilian?

The pronunciation of Maksymilian is melodious and consists of five to four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mak-sy-mi-li-an' [maksymiˈli̯an], starting with a distinctive consonant cluster. The middle syllables have bright I sounds, and the open ending '-an' provides a gentle conclusion. Maksymilian conveys a majestic and traditional impression, with significant melodic depth and clear presence.

When is the name day of Maksymilian?

The name days for Maksymilian are March 10, March 12, August 14, and October 12.

Popularity

Maksymilian ranks among the more common first names in Germany. The name currently holds the 948th position on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest position was reached in 2019, when it ranked 554th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 540 times, placing it at 837th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it occupies the 930th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Maks

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jozef Maksymilian Ossolinski (writer from Poland)
• Maksymilian Antoni Piotrowski (Polish painter)
• Maksymilian Fajans (photographer from Poland)
• Maksymilian Gierymski (Polish painter)
• Maksymilian Grecki (pianist)
• Maksymilian Raszeja (Polish theologian)
• Maksymilian Rode (Polish theologian)
• Maksymilian Rogalski (Polish football player)
• Maksymilian Siemianowski (Polish painter)
• Maksymilian Wegrzynek (Polish publisher)