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Maxim
♂ Boy
Pronounced MAK-sim /ˈmæk.sɪm/Low
Meaning: Greatest, the greatestLow
In 30 seconds: Maxim is the Russian, Eastern European, and French form of Maximus meaning greatest. A name with aristocratic Eastern European heritage, it is also the French word for a concise statement of general truth.
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MeaningGreatest, the greatest
U.S. rank (2025)#1524 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births114 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,992
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
Maxim is the Russian, Polish, and French form of Maximus from Latin meaning greatest.
Maxim is popular in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and among Eastern European heritage families.
Did you know? A maxim is a statement of general truth from Latin maxima sententia meaning greatest thought. Maxim as a given name carries not only the meaning of greatest but the concept of supreme wisdom.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
MaximusMaksimMaxime
Nicknames
Max
Famous Bearers
- ★Maxim Vengerov (b. 1974)Soviet-born Israeli violinist and conductor regarded as one of the leading violinists of his generation
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Frequently Asked
What does Maxim mean?
Greatest, the greatest
How do you pronounce Maxim?
Maxim is pronounced MAK-sim.
What is the origin of Maxim?
Maxim comes from Latin, Russian.
What names are similar to Maxim?
Similar names include max, marcus, dominic.