Meaning Originated in Latin and used in English, meaning 'greatest' and is a derivative of Maxim. Origin of Maximus Roman , Latin +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alexander, James, Michael, David, Allen, Charles, Antonio, Troy, William, Anthony Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Maximus MAX-i-mus Similar Names Maximilian Caspar Kenny Eben Maksim Maximillian Maximillion Mack Maxson Max Year by Year Popularity of Maximus