Maximo
greatest (Latin)
Maximo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 305, with 24,109 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
greatest (Latin)
Maximo comes from the Latin cognomen Maximus. It entered the Philippine onomastic landscape via Spanish Catholic naming traditions and remains a well-established traditional male name.
Derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era as a Christian name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived as an older, traditional name. It frequently takes the localized nicknames 'Max', 'Imong', or 'Emong'.
Related forms
- Máximo Spanish
- Maximus Latin
- Massimo Italian
- Máximo Portuguese
- Maxime French
Would your family give Maximo?
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Maximo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Maximo with two Filipino surnames?
Maximo is the given name. The full name is Maximo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Maximo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Maximo is number 305, with 24,109 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.