| Meaning | greatest |
| Origin | Latin, Slavic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mak-sim |
About Maksim
Strong, decisive, and unmistakably bold—this name commands attention without demanding it. The sharp consonants and compact structure create an impression of strength and determination. Consider how this name stands out in a classroom roster while remaining internationally recognizable across cultures. It carries a sophisticated European flair that feels both worldly and grounded. The single-syllable punch of "Maks" offers an effortlessly cool nickname option. Parents seeking a name that balances cultural heritage with contemporary appeal will find this choice particularly compelling. It's a name that suggests capability and intelligence, traits any parent would hope to nurture. The phonetic clarity ensures it's easily pronounced and remembered, yet distinctive enough to help a child establish his own identity from an early age.
Nicknames for Maksim
| Maks |
| Max |
| Sim |
| Mak |
Famous People Named Maksim
| Maksim Chmerkovskiy | Ukrainian-American dancer and choreographer |
| Maksim Mrvica | Croatian pianist |
| Maksim Galkin | Russian comedian and television personality |
| Maksim Shevchenko | Russian journalist and politician |
| Maksim Litvinov | Russian revolutionary and diplomat |
| Maksim Bakiyev | Kyrgyz businessman and politician |
| Maksim Agapitov | Russian weightlifter |
| Maksim Afinogenov | Russian ice hockey player |
| Maksim Tsyhalka | Belarusian judoka |
| Maksim Isaev | Russian footballer |
| Maksim Shatskikh | Ukrainian footballer |
| Maksim Tartar | Russian fencer |
| Maksim Vylegzhanin | Russian cross-country skier |
| Maksim Martynov | Russian wrestler |
| Maksim Bets | Ukrainian gymnast |
| Maksim Grigoryev | Russian cyclist |
| Maksim Iglinskiy | Kazakhstani road bicycle racer |
| Maksim Burov | Russian aerial skier |
| Maksim Kovtun | Russian figure skater |
| Maksim Martsinkevich | Russian far-right activist |
Characters Named Maksim
| Maksim Rostov | Character from Leo Tolstoy's novel "War and Peace" |
| Maksim Kovalyov | Character from Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Demons" |
| Maksim Gorky | Character from Anton Chekhov's play "The Lower Depths" |
| Maksim Kammerer | Character from the science fiction novel "Hard to Be a God" by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky |
| Maksim Martsinkevich | Character from the satirical novel "Maksim Martsinkevich" by Viktor Shenderovich |
| Maksim Sergeyev | Character from the film "Night Watch" directed by Timur Bekmambetov |
| Maksim Isaev | Character from the Russian TV series "Liquidation" |
| Maksim Gorbaty | Character from the novel "The Dream Life of Sukhanov" by Olga Grushin |
| Maksim Yemelyanov | Character from the Russian TV series "The Blackout" |
| Maksim Kamenev | Character from the Russian TV series "Fartsa" |
| Maksim Osadchiy | Character from the Ukrainian TV series "Policeman with Rublevka" |
| Maksim Polivanov | Character from the Russian TV series "Storm Gate" |
| Maksim Sokolov | Character from the Ukrainian TV series "Matchmakers" |
| Maksim Krylov | Character from the Russian TV series "Cadets" |
| Maksim Romanov | Character from the Russian TV series "The Streets of Broken Lights" |
| Maksim Zinovyev | Character from the Russian TV series "Major" |
| Maksim Morozov | Character from the Russian TV series "Closed School" |
| Maksim Deryabin | Character from the Russian TV series "Escape" |
| Maksim Maslov | Character from the Russian TV series "The Interns" |
| Maksim Baklanov | Character from the Russian TV series "Force Majeure" |