Question 1

What are nicknames for Maximilian?

Accepted Answer

Max is a nickname for Maximilian. Max keeps the opening of Maximilian in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Maximilian mean?

Accepted Answer

Maximilian is a name of Latin origin: "greatest," from Latin maximus through the Roman name Maximilianus, borne by an early Christian saint long before the Habsburg emperors. Max is a familiar short form. See the full Maximilian page for its popularity history.