Maks
Russian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Maks
Maks is a shortened form of Maksim, which derives from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "the greatest." The root Latin word is "maximus," the superlative form of "magnus" (great).
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Etymology
Maks is a shortened form of Maksim, which derives from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "the greatest." The root Latin word is "maximus," the superlative form of "magnus" (great).
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Poland, and other Eastern European countries, with historical usage dating back through Orthodox Christian and Catholic traditions. It gained widespread popularity in the 20th century across Scandinavia and Germanic regions as a modern diminutive form.
Maks currently ranks #9,400 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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