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Massimo

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Massimo: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1978.

Massimo is the Italian form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest," a title of honour in ancient Rome. Its most famous bearer is the acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura, whose Modena restaurant Osteria Francescana has been named world's best, while another notable namesake was the beloved actor and comedian Massimo Troisi, who starred in *Il Postino*. The name shares its root with the Roman emperor Maximus and the Scottish clan name MacQuarrie, though no direct place connections exist. As a variant, Massimo is the Italian equivalent of the Scottish and English Max, offering a warm, continental twist for parents seeking a name with classical gravitas and modern flair.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19783 babies
Latest (2024)
#7273 babies
Total births
6since 1978
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1978 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).