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Maximus

Maximus ranks #85 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 16 places, 469 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #240 among boy cat names.
Maximus's popularity trend

Maximus's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2015.

0.05%0.1%0.15%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
469
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#85
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−29
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Maximus mean?
3 syllables

Maximus is Latin for "greatest" or "largest," a superlative once used as a title of honor for Roman generals and emperors before it became a personal name in its own right. Its short form, Max, has long outpaced it in everyday use.

It's a name that announces itself — bold, commanding, and just a little theatrical. It fits a pet with a big presence and bigger personality, the kind who fills a room the moment they walk in.

Where Maximus shows up

Maximus's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%

Names like Maximus

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