Maximus

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At a glance

Maximus is the #207 dog name in our records. About 1 in 640 male dogs is called Maximus, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Maximus?

#207dog name of 19,856
1 in 640male dogs
861dogs in the records
#617cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 99%Not recorded 1%

0% girls · 100% boys among 854 dogs with a recorded sex

Maximus over the years

Steady
09.619.32013: 15.3, 2014: 16.8, 2015: 8.1, 2016: 7.8, 2017: 12.4, 2018: 9.1, 2019: 8.9, 2020: 3.6, 2021: 7.6, 2022: 5.6, 2023: 6.8, 2024: 6.22013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Maximus per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Maximus

MaxamisMaxwellMaxineMacaroniMaximoMackieMackerelMacavity

Questions

Is Maximus a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Maximus for dogs?

Maximus is the #207 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 861 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Maximus?

Maximus is said in 3 syllables: Ma·xi·mus. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Maximus?

Maxamis, Maxwell and Maxine sound similar.

What breeds are often named Maximus?

Pit Bulls, Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Maximus.

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