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Maxie

Quick answerMaxie is a diminutive of Max, which derives from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "the greatest." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname or given name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its origin as a Roman cognomen.

English · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,322
TrendStable
Peak year1935
Syllables1
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 7
Global rank#815

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Maxie

Maxie is a diminutive of Max, which derives from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "the greatest." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname or given name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its origin as a Roman cognomen.

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Etymology

Maxie is a diminutive of Max, which derives from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "the greatest." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname or given name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its origin as a Roman cognomen.

Maxie currently ranks #10,322 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.

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