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Maksim: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Maksim · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Maksim: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«The greatest»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Popularity

97 out of 100

Where Maksim is popular

  • RussiaTop 10

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Maksim

Maksim is a boy's name with Latin roots, traditionally understood to mean "The greatest." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Maksim, Maksim runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Maksim is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Максим.

Today Maksim is a very popular choice, scoring 97 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .

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Variants & Related Spellings

Максим

FAQ

What does the name Maksim mean?+

The name Maksim means "The greatest".

What is the origin of the name Maksim?+

Maksim is a name of Latin origin.

Is Maksim a girl or boy name?+

Maksim is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Maksim?+

Maksim is pronounced Maksim (2 syllables).

Is Maksim a popular name?+

Maksim is a very popular choice, scoring 97 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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