Maxim
MAK-sim
Popularity
#1446
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
6,884
Peak Year
#346 in 2012
First Recorded
1923
Style
Strong & Bold, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Russian name derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Maxim Gorky
Russian and Soviet writer and activist.
Maxim Baldry
British actor.
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