Massimo

Massimo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “greatest and great, big.” In 2024 it was given to 270 boys in the United States.

Massimo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“greatest and great, big”

About the name Massimo

Massimo belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “greatest and great, big” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Massimo first appears in Social Security records in 1963. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #843 in 2023, and in 2024 270 babies received the name — 3,775 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Massimo in US records

First recorded (US)
1963
Best US rank
#843 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Massimo in 2024
270
Total since 1880
3,775

Massimo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#738 in 2023
Babies named Massimo in 2025
28
Total since 1996
560

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Massimo mean?

Massimo means “greatest and great, big” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Massimo a boy or girl name?

Massimo is a boy name. In 2024, 270 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Massimo?

Massimo comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Massimo?

Massimo first appears in US records in 1963. Its best-ever ranking was #843 in 2023, and 270 babies were given the name in 2024.

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