Maksim

Meaning of Maksim

Maksim means "greatest" or "the greatest". It's derived from the Roman name Maximus.

Maksim has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maksim

After ranking as high as #971 in 2011, Maksim has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maksim

• Maksim Chmerkovskiy
  Professional dancer, Dancing with Stars
• Maksim Mrvica
  Croatian pianist
• Maksim Gorky
  Russian author and playwright
• Maksim Averin
  Russian actor
• Maksim Vengerov
  Russian violinist

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Questions about the name Maksim

What does the name Maksim mean?

Maksim means maksim means "greatest" or "the greatest". it's derived from the roman name maximus, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Maksim a boy's or a girl's name?

Maksim is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maksim?

Maksim did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maksim most popular?

Maksim peaked at #971 in 2011.