What does Maxim mean?
Maxim means “The great”. It is a boy name of Latin origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Latin – see more Latin names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #5234 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Maxim
Maxim is the Russian and French form of Maximus, from Latin meaning greatest. Writer Maxim Gorky (1868-1936) took the name as a pseudonym (his birth name was Alexei Peshkov), and wrote The Mother in 1906. Saint Maximus the Confessor (c.580-662) was an important Christian theologian. It is common in Russia, Germany and the US. Sources: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Orthodox hagiography.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Maxim has 5 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 3 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Maxim with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): M=13 + A=1 + X=24 + I=9 + M=13 = 60. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 0 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Maxim has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
AriesOnly the first letter counts (M). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Maxim
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Maxim. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Maxim
Partner names that match Maxim by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Maxim + Emily = Maxly · Maxim + Grace = Maxce · Maxim + Beata = Maxta · Maxim + Bella = Maxla
Sibling names for Maxim
Names that sit well next to Maxim: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Maxim
If Maxim is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Maxim (great).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Maxim mean?
Maxim means “The great” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Maxim?
In our collection Maxim is listed as a name of Latin origin.
Is Maxim a boy or a girl name?
Maxim is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Maxim?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Maxim is 6, with the star sign Aries. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Maxim?
Maxim has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Maxim?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Maxim include Ma, Max, Maxi, Xim, Maxy, Maxie.
Which names have a similar meaning to Maxim?
Names with a related meaning include Ahmet, Emeka, Maximilian, Maxime, Kabir, Chukwuemeka.