Maxie

♂ Boy

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.

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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 ↗ Rising

2019 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1935

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,640

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

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 — pet form of Max/Maximilian/Maximus 'greatest'

Variations

MaxiMaxyMax

Nicknames

MaxMaxi

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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.