Maksym

Latin

"greatest"

Maksym Origin and Meaning

The name Maksym is a boy's name of Polish origin.

Maksym is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly popular in Ukraine, Poland, and other Eastern European countries. It is the Eastern European variant of Maximus, which comes from Latin meaning "greatest" or "largest." The name carries connotations of strength, achievement, and excellence - qualities traditionally valued for sons. In Ukraine, Maksym consistently ranks among the more popular boys' names, while it remains less common in Western countries. The spelling with 'k' and 'y' reflects Slavic transliteration practices, distinguishing it from the more Latinized Maxim. People with this name often go by the nicknames Maks or Max in casual settings.

Popularity of the name Maksym

• 80 Poland 2024
• 1 Ukraine 2022

Famous People Named Maksym

• Maksym Spodyriev Ukrainian,Polish ice dancer
• Maksym (Maxim) Kostiantynovych Nikitin Ukrainian ice dancer