Maximilian

[maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]

/[maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]/ name

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The verdict

“Maximilian” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #6,562. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#6,562
frequency rank, German
3,571
“M” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - männlicher Vorname

Corpus desk

Index DE-maximilian · Maximilian · German

Maximilian · rank #6,562 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #6,562
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,571
  • PHOTO-FINISH Mantel

Nearest frequency peer: Mantel (-1 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “Maximilian”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “Maximilian” sits against the nearest ranked German headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for Maximilian
PropertyValue
HeadwordMaximilian
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]
Letters10
Frequency rank#6,562
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Maximilian” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).Maximilian lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around Maximilian (IPA [maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #6,562 among 3,571 “M” headwords. Dominant gloss: "männlicher Vorname".

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Maximilian, with forms such as "amximilian", "maixmilian", and "maxiimlian". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Maximilian, spelled M-A-X-I-M-I-L-I-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    männlicher Vorname

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Maximilian appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Maximilian hat sich gegen den Willen seines Bruders Alexander einen Dobermann angeschafft.

This word in other languages

Maximilian(English)Maximiano(Español)Maximilien(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • amximilian
  • maixmilian
  • maxiimlian
  • maximiilan
  • maximilain
  • maximiliann
  • maximilina
  • maximillian
  • maximliian
  • maximmilian
  • maxmiilian
  • maxximilian
  • mmaximilian
  • mxaimilian

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Maximilian - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

amximilian2maixmilian2maxiimlian2maximiilan2maximilain2maximiliann1maximilina2maximillian1
Edit distance from "Maximilian"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 3, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Maximilian"?
"Maximilian" is spelled M-A-X-I-M-I-L-I-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is [maksiˈmiːli̯aːn].
What does "Maximilian" mean?
As a proper noun, "Maximilian" means: männlicher Vorname
What are common misspellings of "Maximilian"?
Common misspellings include "amximilian", "maixmilian", "maxiimlian", "maximiilan", "maximilain". The correct spelling is "Maximilian".
How do you pronounce "Maximilian"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Maximilian" is [maksiˈmiːli̯aːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Maximilian" come from?
"Maximilian" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Maximilian", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

mitbringen#6,566Nachkommen#6,569hessischen#6,545sorgfältig#6,594

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

identisch14 variantsgewählten14 variantsvorgelegt14 variantsbeteiligen14 variants

What to do next

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list