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 › Baby Names Directory › Maxime

Maxime

♂ Boy

Pronounced mak-SEEM /mɑkˈsim/Medium

Meaning: French form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest'High

In 30 seconds: The greatest, in chic French: Maxime is the elegant Maximus — distinguished, sleek, and Continental. A top name across France and Quebec.
💕 Browse more names
Origin HighLatin, French
MeaningFrench form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest'
U.S. rank (2025)#4810 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,098

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119202025

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

Maxime is the French form of Maximus — from Latin maximus, 'greatest'. A hugely popular name across France and French Canada, it pairs Roman grandeur with Parisian polish.

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, greatest at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Maxime, the French Maximus ('greatest'), is one of the most popular boys' names in France and Quebec — sophisticated and strong.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Maxime — etymology

Variations

MaximusMaxMaxim

Nicknames

Max

Famous Bearers

  • ★Maxime Bernier (1963-)
    Canadian politician and founder of the People's Party of Canada
  • ★Maxime Gonalons (1989-)
    French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
  • ★Maxime Le Forestier (1949-)
    French singer-songwriter known for his folk and chanson music

If you like Maxime…

Maxim— the Russian/short form
Maximus— the Latin original
Maximilian— a fellow Max- grand name
Max— the universal short form

Explore names like Maxime

By themelatinfrench

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Maxime mean?

Maxime is the French Maximus, Latin for 'greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maxime?

It's said mak-SEEM /mɑkˈsim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maxime a boy or girl name?

Maxime is a boy's name in French use.

How popular is Maxime?

Maxime is a rare name in the U.S., popular in France.

💬 Ask Nia