What is the origin of the name Maksim?

Maksim is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Maksim?

Maksim is currently ranked #1921 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maksim?

Maksim is pronounced MAHK-seem.

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Maksim

MAHK-seem

Popularity

#1921

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

2,623

Peak Year

#204 in 2011

First Recorded

1993

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Russian and Slavic form of Maximus, derived from the Latin 'maximus', meaning 'greatest'.

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Maks Max

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Ukrainian-American Latin ballroom dancer, instructor, choreographer
Maksim Gorky
Russian and Soviet writer, founder of socialist realism

Nicknames

Maks Max

Spelling Variations

Maxim Maxime

Similar Names

Nikolai Dimitri Anton Artem

Personality Traits

strongambitiousintelligentdetermined

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