Maxence

Maxence is a male first name used in the French language. It is derived from Maxentius, which in turn goes back to the Roman surname Maximus. The name is literally translated as "the greatest".

What does the name Maxence mean?

The first name Maxence is the French variant of Maxentius and has its roots in the Roman name Maximus. Its translation is "the greatest". The origins lie in Latin, where the term maxĭmus means "very large" and "largest", derived from magnus, which means "large" or "important". In the Middle Ages, the name spread due to the veneration of various saints, particularly through the theologian Maximus Confessor. Other forms include Maximino, Maximos, Maximinus, Maximo, Maximin, Maxym, Maxim, Maksim, Maksym, Maxerus, Maxon, and Miksa. Short forms include Max, Maxi, Maxie, Maxe, and Maxy.

Where does the name Maxence come from?

The origin of the name Maxence is Latin, meaning "the greatest". The Latin word magnus stands for "large" or "important", while maxĭmus is considered the comparative form for "very large" and "largest". The language is French.

How do you pronounce Maxence?

The pronunciation of Maxence is both two-syllable and three-syllable, being soft yet distinctive at the same time. It is pronounced as "Mak-sans" [makˈsɑ̃s] or in a Germanized form [ˈmaksɛns]. The name begins with the striking consonant cluster "-ks-", which gives it dynamism. The open initial vowel provides a sonorous quality, while the nasal ending brings a gentle, floating quality to the aftersound. Maxence radiates modernity, elegance, and self-confidence – powerful in the onset and harmonious in the conclusion.

When is the name day of Maxence?

The name day for Maxence is celebrated on June 27 and August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Maxence is among the more common male first names. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular baby names. Its best placement was in 2006 at rank 930. In the last ten years, Maxence has been given as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,152nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,945th position.

Famous people

• Maxence Caqueret (French football player)
• Maxence Caron (French writer)
• Maxence Cyrin (French pianist)
• Maxence Flachez (French football player)
• Maxence Lacroix (French football player)
• Maxence Mailfort (French actor)
• Maxence Medjelled (Japanese football player)
• Maxence Muzaton (skier from France)
• Maxence Parrot (Canadian snowboarder)
• Maxence Perrin (actor)
• Maxence Rivera (French football player)
• Maxence van der Meersch (writer from France)
• Maxence van Der Meersch (writer from France)