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Maksymilian

Boy name · 154 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Maksymilian: 154 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 2017.

Maksymilian is the Polish form of Maximilian, rooted in the Latin *maximus*, meaning "greatest." It carries the same imperial weight as its Roman origin, which was taken up by several Holy Roman Emperors. The most venerated bearer is Saint Maksymilian Kolbe, the Polish Franciscan friar who voluntarily died in Auschwitz, a powerful symbol of sacrifice. Another notable is Maksymilian Faktorowicz, the cosmetician better known as Max Factor, whose surname also traces back to this root. While no places are named directly for a Maksymilian, the name shares its meaning with countless places called Max or Maxim. In Scotland, the name is a less common but distinctive choice, often simplified to Max, though the full form honours a saint celebrated for courage.