MAXIMUS

Pronunciation: The name Maximus is pronounced as “MAK-sih-muhs”.

Popularity: Western cultures.

Historical Figures:

• Maximus of Tyre: A 2nd-century Greek philosopher and rhetorician.
• Maximus of Ephesus (died 372): A 4th-century philosopher, preceptor of emperor Julian.
• Maximus the Confessor (589-662 AD): The Byzantine Emperor from 641 to 662 who played a key role in the development of Orthodox Christianity.
• Maximilian Schell (1908-1985): A Swiss actor and filmmaker who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1962.

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Fictional Characters:

• Maximus Decimus Meridius (born ?): A fictional character portrayed by Russell Crowe in the film “Gladiator.”
• Maximus: A character in the Disney animated film “Tangled.”
• Maximus: A Marvel Comics villain who frequently opposes the Fantastic Four and the Royal Family of the Inhumans.

Nicknames and Diminutives: Max

Variations and Alternates: Maximo (Spanish), Massimo (Italian), Maksim