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Maks

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAKS /ˈmæks/High

Meaning: A spelling of Max — a short form of Maximilian/Maksim, from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest'Low

In 30 seconds: The greatest: Maks spells Max. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA spelling of Max — a short form of Maximilian/Maksim, from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest'

U.S. rank (2025)#9400 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maks is a spelling of Max — a short form of Maximilian/Maksim, from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest'. A crisp, classic name (said 'MAKS'; common in Slavic families).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare in this form, the-greatest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maximilian/Maksim comes from the Latin maximus, 'the greatest' — Maks is a spelling of Max, crisp and classic (said 'MAKS').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Max — Latin etymology

Variations

MaxMaksimMaxim

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Max— the standard spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maks mean?

Maks spells Max — a short form of Maximilian, Latin 'the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maks?

It's said MAKS /ˈmæks/ — one syllable.

Is Maks a boy or girl name?

Maks is a boy's name.

How popular is Maks?

Maks is a very rare name in the U.S.