Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home β€Ί Baby Names Directory β€Ί Maxie

Maxie

β™‚ Boy

How to Pronounce Maxie

Pronounced MAK-see /ˈmæk.si/High

Meaning: A friendly pet form of Max, itself short for Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin for 'greatest.' Warm and playful.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm nickname-name: Maxie is a pet form of Max, 'greatest' (said 'MAK-see'). Playful and bright.
πŸ’• Browse more names
Made for Maxie
Maxie
Custom knit blankets, embroidered with his name.
See Maxie blankets
Amazon affiliate link
mamaraya
Affiliate link
🍼
Essentials for baby
Baby care from Dr. Talbot’s
Bottles, diapering, bath and nasal care — 23 picks.
Dr. Talbot’s · affiliate link
Shop baby essentials
Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningA friendly pet form of Max, itself short for Maximilian or Maximus, from the Latin for 'greatest.' Warm and playful.
U.S. rank (2019)#11656 β†— Rising
2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1935
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 4,640
🌸
Essentials for mom
What she’ll actually want in week one
Peri-bottle, nursing pads, postpartum ice packs — 29 picks from Dr. Talbot’s.
Dr. Talbot’s · affiliate link
Shop mom essentials

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 193518882019

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

Maxie grows from Max (Maximilian/Maximus, 'greatest'), Latin at the root. It reads warm and playful - rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'MAK-see').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Maxie is an affectionate pet form of Max - short for Maximilian/Maximus, Latin for 'greatest' - the playful ending giving a classic a friendly feel (said 'MAK-see').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Maxie β€” pet form of Max/Maximilian/Maximus 'greatest'

Variations

MaxiMaxyMax

Nicknames

MaxMaxi

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Maxie…

Maxβ€” the name it grows from
Maximusβ€” the Latin root behind it
Maximilianβ€” the full form
Montieβ€” shares Maxie's Latin roots
Morrieβ€” a similarly popular pick

Explore names like Maxie

By themelatinnickname-namewarmplayful

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maxie mean?

Maxie is a friendly pet form of Max (Maximilian/Maximus), Latin for 'greatest.'

How do you pronounce Maxie?

It's said MAK-see /ˈmæk.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maxie a boy or girl name?

Maxie is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maxie?

Maxie is extremely rare in the U.S.

πŸ’¬ Ask Nia