Greatest
Maximos is the Greek form of the Roman family name Maximus. It is derived from the Latin word 'maximus', which is the superlative form of 'magnus', meaning great. Historically, it was often used as a title for successful military commanders and later became popular among early Christian saints.
Less common today
Maximos isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,942 in 2002.
Christian monk, theologian, and scholar
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Greek scholar and theologian
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
