Maximo means the greatest — the Spanish form of Maximus, from the Latin. Gladiator's Maximus Decimus Meridius IS cinema's most iconic gladiator — 'Are you not entertained?' Maximo IS how the Spanish world says the greatest. Three syllables of Gladiator-most-iconic, are-you-not-entertained, and the Spanish word for the greatest.
'Are you not entertained?' IS the most iconic line.
Maximo IS the Spanish word for the greatest.
Three syllables with a powerful, Spanish sound: MAHK-see-mo.
The meaning the greatest IS the most aspirational.
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The vibe of Maximo
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Origin & history of Maximo
Latin maximus (the greatest)→Spanish Maximo
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Spanish roots
Maximo is the Spanish form of Maximus meaning the greatest. Gladiator's Maximus IS cinema's most iconic.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish; Gladiator (2000).
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Today
Maximo remains a beloved choice, ranking #737 in the US. 8,712 babies have been named Maximo since 1903.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Maximo?
2023peak year
The name Maximo reached its peak in 2023, with 497 registrations (ranked #578). The name has actually been around since 1903 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #737 today, averaging about 350 new babies per year. Maximo has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 8,712 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Maximo's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — greatest achievement. People named Maximo tend to be powerful, iconic, and gifted at being the Spanish word for the greatest.
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Spanish word for greatest
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Gladiator-iconic
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Are-you-not-entertained
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Latin-maximus
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Maximum-aspirational
M4
A1
X6
I9
M4
O6
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Maximo
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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