Maxim

Boy's name

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.

Meaning Greatest
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 125 Falling
Peak year 2012

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Maxim Gorky - Russian writer, founder of socialist realism.
  • Maximilian Schell - Austrian actor, won Academy Award.
  • Maxim Lapierre - Canadian ice hockey player.
  • Maxim Vengerov - Russian violinist, conductor, and educator.
  • Maxim Afinogenov - Russian ice hockey player.
  • Maxim Trankov - Russian pairs figure skater, Olympic champion.
  • Maxim Mikhaylov - Russian volleyball player, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Maxim Knight - American actor, known for Falling Skies.
  • Maxim Matlakov - Russian chess grandmaster.
  • Maxim Shabalin - Russian ice dancer, Olympic champion.

Brothers for Maxim

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Sisters for Maxim

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Name Variants

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