What does the name Maxim mean?

The name Maxim means "Greatest".

What is the origin of the name Maxim?

Maxim is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 125 babies were named Maxim in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Maxim is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 125 ↘

All-Time Total: 6,878

Peak Year: 2012

Maxim is a Latin name derived from the word "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." It has been used as a given name since ancient times.

Boy names closely related to Maxim

Maksim Lev Anton Giorgio Stephan Massimo Stefan Emil

Girl names closely related to Maxim

Milana Melania Katerina Alisa Angelina Maia Lara Samaya

Names with similar meaning to Maxim

Massimo Max Maximilian Maximiliano Maximillian Maximo Maximus Maxine

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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