Maximilian
Meaning
Greatest
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
/mæksɪˈmiːliən/
Traits associated with the name Maximilian:
Dogs named Maximilian tend to be loving, industrious, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Maximilian?
That you have a fondness for grandiose names and may have a flair for the dramatic.
Is Maximilian a good dog name?
Maximilian has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Maximilian isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Maximilian is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Maximilian was, in the past month, the 3554th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Maximilian is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Maximilian was viewed 25 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Maximilian's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Maximilian is most adored in Virginia, Illinois and Ohio.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Nevada and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Maximilian.
Most popular breeds named Maximilian:
- German Shepherd
- Chinese Shar-Pei
- Chihuahua
- English Springer Spaniel
- Miniature Pinscher
Maximilian is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Harkens back to Roman emperors, lacks modern pop culture relevance.
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