77
Success
60
Health
51
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
77▲
Morality
50
Health
60
Warmth
48▼
Cheerfulness
51
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
79♂
Maximilian Name Personality
The name Maximilian projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (77/100) paired with strong health (60/100), Maximilian creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic6.6
Mature6.3
Formal6.8
Upper Class7.5
Urban4.7
Wholesome6.1
Strong7.4
Refined6.6
Strange6.3
Simple4.1
Serious6.9
Nerdy6.2
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 321 ratings.
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Famous People Named Maximilian
- Maximilian IHoly Roman Emperor
- Maximilian SchellOscar-winning Austrian actor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maximilian
What does the name Maximilian say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Maximilian scores highest in Success (77/100) and lowest in Warmth (48/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in warmth.
Is Maximilian a boy name?▾
Maximilian is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (77), Warmth (48), Morality (50), Health (60), and Cheerfulness (51).
What is the Success rating for the name Maximilian?▾
Maximilian has a Success rating of 77 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Maximilian sound?▾
Maximilian has a Warmth rating of 48 out of 100, which is considered average. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Maximilian compare to other names?▾
Maximilian's strongest dimension is Success at 77/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Maximilian with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Maximilian?▾
Notable people named Maximilian include Maximilian I and Maximilian Schell. Name Halo lists 2 famous Maximilians with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.