Maksim: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahks-eem
Origin: Italy
gender-male

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Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: The greatest

Maksim is derived from the Latin name Maximus, but it also has connections to the Romanian name Maxim and the Serbian patronymic Maksimović, meaning "the greatest. " It is commonly used in Belarusian, and Macedonian cultures. The name has evolved over time, with various spelling variants like Maxime, and Maksym. Despite its rare spelling, Maksim has gained significant notability in the Western world, particularly in the past few decades. The name conveys leadership, and excellence, making it a popular choice for parents who wish to instill these attributes in their children.

Maksim Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maksim is currently #2800 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Maksim is currently #1271 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Maksim is currently #1304 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Maksim is currently #594 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Maksim is currently #1566 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Maksim is currently #719 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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